Sushi Cafe & Shilla Korean BBQ
7917 NW 2nd St, Miami, FL, 33126
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Address :
7917 NW 2nd St
Miami, FL, 33126 - Phone (305) 261-4266
- Website https://www.sushicafemiami.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Caitlin M.
Great place, great food, it's kind of pricey but that's from a college student's point of view, besides quality definitely makes up for it. My only complaint (which isn't really a complaint) is every time I go, the waiter is attractive and that makes me really nervous when ordering LOL.
(5)Dawen H.
Haven't been there since 2006 and it looks like the owner has changed. However, the Korean food was still great! Didn't order Japanese food, so can't judge.
(4)Andrew K.
Great sushi and really great service! We had a slightly longer wait than usual the last time I went (not a big deal at all) and the owners gave us a free dessert to compensate! Such a nice touch, and really really delicious rolls!
(5)Jose C.
Ever since we came back from Seoul last year we had been searching for a good, simple and famlly oriented Korean Restaurant, we found it in Sushi Cafe, do not let the name mislead you they have authentic Korean food that is simply wonderful. They also have the traditional in table barbeque that we want to try next time around. Service is superb, you feel like part of the family when going there. Highly recommended for quality, service and great prices
(5)Vanessa A.
The shopping center looks pretty bad, and the decor is normal, not my favorite, but the food is excellent. The wait time is 5-15 minutes, we ordered the mexican, birthday and chef special sushi rolls, three of them were excellent and full of flavor. I saw that they offer deliver, which is a great plus is you live in the area, great to find a good sushi place in the area, without having to go to South Beach
(4)Ryneek U.
We had a nice waitress but the food isn't all that great. It doesn't taste really authentic at all.
(3)Sajuliet G.
Just had delivery sushi from here! i never thought it would be soooo good! it was amazing! my friend that had never had sushi loved it which say a lot!. will definitely be ordering from here again!
(5)Esther S.
Came back on Saturday for brunch had a good lunch and the service again was great. We got a boat loaded of yummy sushi. We ordered the Birthday, JB Tempura, Mexican, Miami Heat and another one cant remember it right now. I was watching while they were making it the whole time. This time we got free watermelon at the end.
(5)Janelle F.
Sushi Cafe has become my new go-to sushi delivery place. If you live in the Westchester area, they deliver to you, so hop on my bandwagon! I have tried several of their rolls and they have been amazing. My favorite, the Macarena, which is a tempura roll, always gets to my doorstep piping hot which is a BIG BIG plus. Last night, I had friends over who ordered the Ume platter which was a huge portion for a low price. They said the raw stuff which I don't normally go for was also very fresh and tasty. If you're weary of ordering from a sushi place you've never been to, have no fear. I went here once with my mom and the place was really clean, and the service was good... So you can definitely go eat at the restaurant as well. Sushi Cafe- I'm a huge fan. I'm sure you will be getting my sushi order at least once a week for a very long time!
(5)Angel D.
LOVE coming here for Korean food! Omg, they have the best BBQ short ribs! Love the bibimbab, delicious spicy soups & great little side dishes! Kimchee is great! This is definitely a great hidden gem!
(5)Daniel Z.
Great sushi at an excellent price. I typically dont frequent any other sushi place other than Sushi Cafe. I suggest trying pretty much anything from the bar and I've heard the Korean cuisine is pretty good as well.
(4)Vanessa J.
This is our sushi place to go to we have been too alot of sushi places and nothin compares to this the amount of sushi they give and the price is amazing. We had the bbq eel the king james amazing and the client is awesome. this is our sushi joint
(5)Yaxel C.
Just finished eating here and as my fellow yelpers said, this place is great. Friendly staff and really good sushi, cheap prices, 3 rolls and a miso soup and it came out to $30 bucks.
(5)J C.
Don't be fooled by the name of restaurant although they serve some Korean foods. But, I was very disappointed in the quality of food I had. Also, it was very noisy that you can't even carry a casual conversation. So, stay away from it. Trust me...
(1)Rob C.
A few years ago, this restaurant might have been better. Now, it's really called Sushi Cafe (you won't find a Shilla sign), and retains just a few vestiges of the past. Half of the items on the Korean menu are crossed out. The prices are more reasonable, however, and so I had the soondubu and bulgogi. (~$10+$15 for dinner) Soondubu, watery, spicy, bulgogi a little too sweet for my liking. Banchan only 4 and very simple, beginner-ish. They could get better hot tea as well. I think it's hard for Miami to support a Korean restaurant; thus, the venture into sushi (more profitable).
(3)Elynn G.
I was introduced to this itty bitty jewel in the land of Westchester by my lovely friend Michelle. I was quite pleased to say the least. This non-conventional Korean/Thai/Japanese fushion place has a kitschy flair. Their Tom Kha soup is comparable to the one served at Bankcock Bancock and I venture to say..even better! The sashimi melts in your mouth like butter. The food is reasonably priced and the menu is kapow huge...maybe even overwhelming. Little place + big menu=pricless. Service staff was very sweet and the owner is very hands on in front of the house. They also have karaoke. I plan on venturing back on their next karaoke night. You can't beat Asian food and Karaoke!
(5)Gigi R.
I love going to this place with my husband to eat California Rolls and to have a special salad that they always make for me which is made with crab meat. The place is run by a warm and friendly family. The father is always cooking and his sons are waiting on tables. The place is very friendly and casual, and if you love kareoke, this is a good place to go to. The Korean food is quite delicious as well, especially the grilled korean short-ribs which are always cooked to perfection and are quite delicious.
(5)Devona W.
Found the place on yelp and the food is Delish! Price is good compared to other Korean restaurants.
(5)Jen F.
I have Sushi Cafe delivery at least once a week at the office. The delivery person is always very friendly, the food comes in a reasonable amount of time. The sushi is always delicious and fresh. If you fax in your order, you get 10% off. The presentation of the sushi even for take out is wonderful - like art! They always make sure you have enough soy, spicy mayo and eel sauce. I'm so happy we discovered they deliver to our office.
(4)Chris J.
Well.... .Not a great place for real Korean or Japanese Food.... but if you are in a strange city and want something quick... I guess not bad. Food: It was not what I would go back to an crave for. Service: Good Atmosphere : Average. Price: Average to high compare to food quality. I had their Spicy Korean dish with Miso Soup. It was not bad, but it sure was not what you would call a real Korean food. The place was clean, but not anything to get excited about. I ended up with $30 bill for myself, but nothing really to remember by. Nothing to really say bad about. If you have no other options available, this would not be a bad choice
(3)Jennifer S.
So happy to have found real Korean BBQ in Miami. Food was great as was service. Will definitely return to try the sushi.
(4)Andrea W.
I eat here atleast twice a month. The tuna is always fresh. Their Friday roll is my favorite. Special friend rice is definitely special! The red or green curry is always delicious. And they have a great Korean menu. Bibimba is a sizzling delight. They also make the best kimchi sauce. Everyone that works there are super nice and always treat me well.
(4)Jason K.
Went with my gf, We got a chicken appetizer which wasnt the best. it would have gotten 4 stars if they didnt mess up the app. Our sushi dishes were fresh and tasty. Her Korean boss told us to eat the korean dishes but we werent too crazy about how they looked so we went with sushi. For the area i would recommend it
(3)Tom H.
The sushi here was very fresh and great. You would not expect it by looking at the location. Prices are awesome for the quality you get here
(5)Jimmy G.
Yummy sushi! It's a small hole in the wall hidden gem. Didn't think the sushi here would good. The crab rangoons are really good. Crispy, chunky - it had more crab than cream cheese. Also tried the Ebi tempura appetizer. Good as well. Wished the sweet potatoes were cooked a little more. They were a bit al dente. Order the Miami caliente hand roll! IT SO GOOOOD! Especially dipped in ponzu sauce. I also had the dragon roll, Florida roll, fried bagel roll (REALLY GOOD TOO) They also do delivery which is a big plus!
(4)Tony H.
Will placate a Korean food craving in Miami! I had a craving for Korean food which is kind of hard to satisfy around here. So I gave shilla a visit after a couple years of not comming. Basicaly I was craving banchan with dolsot bimbimbap..a typical korean standard rice dish cooked in a very hot stone pot which leaves a crispy brown edge on the bottom of the rice. Shillas banchan was limited ( only 4 types plus kimchi) but the white bean sprouts and the fried tofu banchan were very good. Spicy vegetables and zucchini banchan were also good. The dolsot Bap was solid and basic but could of used more egg, vegetables were scant but it did have the standard crispy seaweed and lots of bean sprouts. The dolsot bap came with ground meat as well.. The typical korean spicy sauce was served and it was spicy enough. The dolsot bap without additional spice was ok but a tad bland but very solid as a choice to fix a korean craving. Overall I was satisfied. They also have a variety of other korean soups and dishes. A solid choice for a Korean food fix.
(4)Neal H.
STOP Right here This is the place for sushi. They also have a Korean and a Thai menu which I think is amazing. The staff is really friendly and always greet you with a smile. I've had to wait a while for my food a few times but They receive a lot of orders for take out and delivery but it's all worth the wait I'm sure you will not be disappointed. I would give this place more stars if I could.
(5)Glenlivet L.
We have been going to Sushi Cafe for YEARS and they never disappoint. Sushi is fresh and staff is very friendly...
(5)Zurita W.
buenisimo... our favorites are mexican, Las Vegas and maduro, very creative...
(4)Ana L.
so i hadn't been to this place in years! the sushi is very good...the service on the other hand is not very good
(4)Omar V.
Great place for Korean bbq, i went a while back. I ordered the chicken bulgogi and it was amazing! I loved the atmosphere to the place, it was quiet and a little secluded ( its located across the street from mall of the americas in a small shopping plaza). The customer service was average. I enjoyed the little Korean candies they gave us with our check. I would definitely go back and recommend it to anyone who's looking for some Korean bbq for lunch or a quiet dinner.
(4)Carol M.
I came to this restaurant on a weekday to have lunch. I had previously tried it a few years back and did not like it that much but seeing all the raving reviews I decided to give it another try. I arrived almost at 3:00 pm and when entering the restaurant smelled a little fishy, you know that smell that lingers on some seafood places, well, I felt it here. Nevertheless I sat and ordered the spicy combo lunch special which came with miso soup, salad and two sushi rolls. The sizes were generous and the rolls themselves were ok, not great. After finished eating I had to wait a while for the server, which only came to my table when I call him but otherwise was completely oblivious to my presence. Overall the food, service and prices were just ok.
(3)Kate B.
I use to go to Shilla's all the time back to 2003-2004. The owner was a very pleasant lady. She seemed to be the only staff in the restaurant (I'm sure there was one person in the back) but the restaurant was always busy. We went there so much we filled our Korean cravings enough for a good year. Upon returning we found the restaurant had been sold. Needless to say I was very disappointed. This restaurant was truly unique and its sad to say they sold out. Now a mainly sushi restaurant the new management has kept the Korean menu but deconstructed it totally. My first visit back in the day was an experience. I had a sampler that was comprised of the most delicious sakes I'd ever tasted. We ordered the bulgoki which was the best I've ever had. It came with a bunch of sides like fermented fish and tofu cakes, pickled daikon and cucumbers and of course kimchee. The old menu used to have stir-fried oysters in eggs and sting-ray (but I think she gave me bony cuttle-fish) it was all really good. The new owners have made a very poor attempt at maintaining the aspects of Shilla. I believe they are going to convert it only to sushi, which isn't even good.You cant even sit on the side where Shillas once was, unless you order a minimum to cook on the tables. The bulgoki sucked and I think the feeble attempt of the side dishes they gave me were spoiled. The rice was plain rice unlike the sweet savory rice that was once served at Shillas. I was very disappointed to see this restaurant go. I would not recommend this place for sushi or korean.
(3)jenie s.
I love, love, love Korean food. Checked this place out in search of it because of the great reviews. Worst Korean food I've ever had. Ever. The daeji bulgogi was like paste on rubber, and the dolsot bibimbap was almost flavorless. The beef in the bibimbap wasn't marinated at all. Would have given this place 1 star except for the fact that we only tried 2 dishes. But after ruining 2 of my favorite dishes, I'd rather drive the extra hour to the tried and true Gabose in Fort Lauderdale.
(2)Adam O.
If you don't care about my personal story skip to the ****** Okay, I have to admit I feel like a real idiot on this one, but as a new Miami resident I don't really have the whole Courts and Terraces thing sorted out. Someone recommended to me some korean place they went to once...they thought it was near tropical park... or something, maybe it was called shilla. Anyway, that was enough for me. I look here and indeed, it is listed out there and I grab my wife and friend and they don't know the best way--street or freeway--to get there. Unfortunately this is where somehow I remember looking at google to find the answer and memorizing the supposed address:7917 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, FL 33150--but since I am such a miami noob I assume that means it will be right near tropical park (which I happen to know is about 7900 SW) or more accurately Mall of the Americas. So we drive through maddening traffic jams and pay tolls to get out there. But as I'm driving out there I notice that there is no 2nd Terrace, and maybe I had made a terrible mistake and the address keeps flashing in my mind's eye: 2nd Ct., 2nd Ct. at which point (we aren't even there yet, really, but looping around the mall of the Americas ). I realize that I will never find it because it isn't anywhere near where we are. I told my passengers the dilemma and the (smartly) suggested calling, but I am so impatient I said, NO I KNOW WHAT TO DO! And I drove back to the 836 glancing at a sign for Sushi Cafe in the strip mall as I drove by... back to I-95 up to 79th street, and I'm picking up steam and getting stoked. and then it hit me: I have been here before. I have driven this burned out stretch of ghetto residential with a boarded up laundromat and sketchy alley that is: 7917 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, FL 33150 before, looking for this recommended korean restaurant, never to find it. IT'S THE WRONG ADDRESS!!! Man, I felt pretty dumb. we called them at this point an confirmed that the adress was 7917 NW 2nd Street, right across from the mall of America hidden, somehow, inside a restaurant called Sushi Cafe. ***** Anyway, that being said, the daeji (spicy pork) bulgogi was better than the beef, although not amazing. This does not seem to be a BBQ specialized place, as most of the food coming out was, well, sushi, but of exceptional note is the delicious duk mandoo kuk (beef dumpling soup), which was very well made and big enough to have leftovers.
(3)Katherine C.
It's hard to find a good, clean, fresh and affordable Sushi spot Open Late near Miami Springs... but luckily for Yelp..I found Sushi Cafe! I must say this place met all of my criterias above. The Sushi menu had a really good variety of rolls, hand rolls and combination platters. The prices were about a dollar more than what I'm use to at Iron Sushi..but the portions were bigger and there was table service..which I might add was very good, friendly and quick. The 80's music videos also kept it fun. I ordered the SashimI appetizer and the pieces were not only extremely FRESH but also a nice thick size. Although it was cut in 9 pieces it could have been 12 pieces easy! 2nd appetizer was Gyoza or chicken dumplings..which were really good. We also ordered a spicy tuna roll which was GREAT and (2) Spicy Crunchy rolls which were OK.. we didn't know the entire roll was fried and fish cooked. Total check was $44 for 5 dishes and diet coke! Definitely would come back if around neighborhood.
(5)Kamin A.
The restaurant atmosphere was very much like I would expect to see in Korea. Little place but the food and service is amazing. The atmosphere is renascent of something I saw in a Korean street restaurant. The food was prepared as I would expect my Korean mother would. The menu is vast and the correct Korean names are used. The Bulgogi and the ddopokei were perfect! I will never tell my mother,but they would give here a run for her money. The entrées are large and served family style. I could have done with a larger portion for sides, but I was still stuffed! It reminded me of eating at home with mom. Only bad things I noticed. The restaurant side was a little dark and the air conditioning could have been better since the Miami air is very hit and humid.
(4)Ven H.
Good for lunch. So many choices to choose from. Mix of Japanese and Korean. I ordered a unagi don (eel with sushi rice), it was ok. My friend ordered some tofu as an appetizer, it looked amazing. Orders came kind of slow though. Took us more than an hour to finish our lunch. Would go back for lunch again. And maybe try some Korean bbq.
(4)Mike A.
Most likely this place was once a star, but there is no way this place is deserving of a high rating today. I was in the mood for some sushi and based on reviews: ended up here. First of all this is not a true sushi restaurant, unless I visited on an off day and actual sushi chefs come in during the weekend? I decided to order an item from the Korean Q menu and some sushi as well. It seemed that my sushi order inconvenienced the staff, as the restaurant was deserted mid-week evening and the staff was busy eating/chatting. The sushi "chef", which is a stretch, came out from the back and continued eating her snack/dinner, but she was nice enough to duck underneath the counter most of the time. The last thing a patron wants to see is a server or cook/chef eating, while they are supposed to be making your meal. I assumed during her several trips to the back, she washed her hands before making me rolls. The sushi was bland and worse than one would find at an all you can eat buffet! The Korean Q was decent, but due to some miscommunication in the back, my food came out first and then later they brought out the sides. At $22 for the dish, it was WAY overpriced. Service was non-existent, with the server's sole role: taking order, bringing drink and bringing the check. Food was delivered by a runner. No one bothered to check on me or get a refill on my drink. If back in the area, there is no way I am eating here again.
(1)Samuel T.
This place is horrible...I am 5 mins removed from eating what I consider well below sub par sushi. The tuna was out of a can and tasted spoiled. I ordered 2 bottles of water and only received one. And as per my online instruction to not knock on the main door of my house they did it anyway. I don't like giving bad reviews but for the price we deserve better than this. Please save your self a horrible experience and find yourself another option.w
(1)Daria G.
Been here a few times and I've always enjoyed it. The food is delicious, the restaurant is clean, the bathroom is clean and whenever I go there's always a BBQ table available. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
(5)Emma S.
WHOO. WHOO WHOO WHOO. i am currently making that sound thinking about the food here. good shit. so we came here crack in the mornin 2 minutes after they just opened up. the place was actually pretty generic looking nothing special on the inside but sometimes you have to try out holes in wall like this to find gold. so we were served the sort of little typical korean appetizers or tasters i guess, that's how our waiter explained it, anyways they were soooo bad. we all wanted to throw up eating it. not to be rude but they just tasted fermented and disgusting. we wanted to leave right there but we stuck around and ordered a few things. we ordered the miso soup, the Korean short rib, Jampong soup, Veggie Dolsot Bibimbab with tofu, and Bolgoki Beef. to start the miso soup was watery and tastless but it still was kind of like miso soup so i enjoyed it's slight resemblence. the Bolgoki Beef had an unsual mushy gritty texture, there was lack of beef flavor, and we wouldn't bother getting it again. but for everything the Bolgoki lacked the korean short freaking made up for it. IT WAS INSANE. oh my god it was sweet and tender and the flavor was just so delicious it made you want to eat the whole damn platter by yourself. next the Dolsot Bibimbab with tofu was really good too. it came in this huge sizzling stone bowl with a whole bunch of shredded carrot, mushroom, and other good veggies. and i really was kind of intimidated i had no freaking idea how to eat the thing. but our waiter guided us and said that they cracked a raw egg in the middle so i would i have to stir the rice around to cook the egg. then i could season it however i wanted it with hot chili sauce or soy sauce. it was soooo good. kind of like a more earthy version of fried rice but because the egg cooked in the rice it made it really light and delicious. good alternative for a vegetarian! then last the Jampong soup was huge! in flavor and in size. it came in theis huge bowl bigger than your face and i guess it was one of those family dishes because there is no way that that was for one person. anyways it was red hot spicy and delicious!! it had these ginormously thick noodles that stretched a foot long along with all these other little goodies like mussels, baby scallops, and bell peppers. but the broth was really where it was at. it was spicy and tangy and just plain good. would definitely get again! lastly to top it off we got an order of Thai donuts because i'd never had before and being a donut fanatic i figured that i might as well. and let me tell you OH MY FREAKING GOD. it is nothing like i've had before. insane. so insane after my first bite i just stared at the wall for a second contemplating life and why thai donuts had never been a part of it. not going to lie i took the whole platter and practically ate it myself. my dad said it was the closest thing he's ever found to taste like the Beignets they have in New Orleans(other thing on my foodie bucket list) and i'm pleased to know something as beautiful as this exists. the bits of dough were like warm chewy air pockets of goodness topped with confection sugar and once you dip it in that stupidly delicious condensed milk it's all over. will definitely be coming back!!!
(5)Giraldo G.
What I can say another great place found it in Yelp. The staff very friendly our waiter Alberto and the other one I forget to ask him his name were excellent. When We have questions about the menu They give us all the information without any rush. The plum wine you need to ask for it I can't describe something that you need to taste and smell it. We order Miso soup like always in a sushi place to warm my belly was plenty of tofu. Then special fried rice was made it with crab, shrimp, vegetable and others meats. We order the King James Roll was the most popular in the reviews and We aren't disappointed was delicious. Them We must try some Japanese BBQ so We want to try the Galbi is a short ribs in japanese sauce made it in the kitchen because We are very lazy lol. They gave us white rice and 5 differents side dishes. Yeah A lot the food. We don't have space for dessert but is FREE jajajajja is you check in is no longer the free dessert but if you said that you are a Yelper they will give u Free Thai donuts. And then for first time We fight when came the bill jajajajja yeap fighting for the guava candies with the bill. We always left the mint in other restaurants but no here. The prices are good. The decoration and the restaurant look nice inside. So if you are craving good sushi, you want to try Japanese BBQ. You need to try this place the staff, the food even the bill was great. For sure We are going to come back We want to try more dishes in this place.
(5)Claudia D.
Good food. Very clean and good service. It has a broad variety of dishes, including Korean. We really liked the doughnuts with sweet milk.
(5)Grace S.
Back at my favorite sushi spot!! Just ordered the King James rolls or the first time!! Best roll I've ever had!!!
(5)Sung Y.
The choices for Korean seem to be limited in Miami. It was between this place and another place close by that had a fusion Korean and Latin menu?? Shilla serves two menus with an extensive sushi menu and a fairly limited Korean menu with the main staples like bibimbab, tofu soup, and grilled meats. The interior is clean but dated. We ordered ddukbokki, mool naeng myun, and kalbi from the kitchen. Keep in mind this rating is strictly based on the Korean menu and items we ordered. We did not try the sushi so I cannot comment or rate the quality of sushi here. The ddukbokki wasn't too spicy and had a ramen seasoning flavor. Not the best or the worst I've had. Banchan a were pretty meager with 4 dishes (Kimchee, radish Kimchee, fish cake, and cucumber). Taste wasn't very good. Kimchee was bad! The kalbi was grilled well and had a good flavor. Portion was also good. Naeng myun was terrible and my wife could only eat 2 bites before giving up! I would not recommend this place if you are looking for Korean food in Miami.
(2)De'Leisa N.
I would really like to give this place a strong 2.5. We arrived into Miami Port and I wanted my mother to get Korean food for her birthday since she doesn't get to a lot of places staying in DelRay Beach, FL. We were seated immediately and escorted to the BBQ tables since we were unsure about what we wanted. They brought my a glass of lemonade that had some black particles in it - the waiter apologized and brought me out a new one. He also brought out our Korean sides - the kimchee was on the verge of going extremely sour. Some people like older and sourer tasting kimchee - I on the other hand like freshly made kimchee. So, that could be a preference. My Korean mother prefers fresh kimchee as well. The Tofu was overcooked. The cucumbers were ok, Our main course was the black bean noodles, bimbimbap, chicken hibachi and the ACA roll. We ordered a lot because like I said earlier my mother doesnt get to eat a lot of great Korean food out here. The black bean noodles were too sweet and overly saucy. The bimbimbap lacked a lot of fresh cut veggies that we are used too. The chicken hibachi was actually good but we were looking for great korean food. This is the only reason they got a 2.5 instead of a 2. The ACA roll was good as well. This place wasn't terrible. It could be a little bit cleaner. The bathrooms tell me a lot and there was a lingering "I havent been cleaned in weeks" smell. This place isnt great for great korean food but I am sure they will please the masses that have not had authentic Korean food.
(2)Rafael P.
Horrible experience. I ordered a Shrimp Tempura roll over the phone and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. I get there in 20 minutes, I ask for my order, and I'm told that there's a $20 minimum for the card. Then I asked why I wasn't told this over the phone and I pointed to a sign they had on a wall that said "$10 Minimum for Credit Cards", the lady at the register quickly said "We just changed it. It $20 now." Luckily for them, I really wanted sushi, so I ordered another roll (Dragon Tempura). I noticed it was taking them an unusual amount of time to make my roll, so I ask what was taking so long, to which the lady responds "we making you two rolls." Apparently, they didn't have the first one ready. When they finally finished, this lady puts the food into a plastic bag. She ties the bag at the top and holds the top of the bag in a way that I could only grab it through the loop that she made available through her wonderful bag tying technique. The sad part is that she didn't tie the bag correctly, so the bag dropped to the floor when she let go of it, and half of the food is scattered on the floor. I politely asked her to make me another roll and she said "sure. if you pay for it." With that, I just stormed out of there and I will never return! The worst customer experience at a Miami Sushi restaurant!
(1)David P.
Don't let the location in a strip mall fool you..... This is a hidden sushi and sashimi restaurant down here in the Doral/Fontainebleau area. So glad my host at the Airbnb mentioned it to me. I am a massive sushi fan and this place did not disappoint!! Tried a sampling of the sushi and sashimi and the fish is INCREDIBLY fresh, flavors are bold & complex in their sauces. One of the best places I've been to and that's says ALOT!! I've been to over 100+ sushi places around the world and this is top 3 for sure!! Loved the ambience if this place and they have new current hot type plates in the table that are smokeless for Korean BBQ and don't need fans too!! Check my pics to understand the food and vibe!!
(5)Marcus Z.
I came here because I miss Korean barbecue in the Ktown in DC so much. After searching the whole south Miami area, I found out that this place seemed to have the best reviews. The layout of the restaurant is kind of bazaar, the first room you entered is actually dedicated to Japanese sushi (bad sign *cough* pan-Asian restaurant=disgustingness *cough cough*). I told the waiter that I'm here for the Korean barbecue and the waiter took me to a second room. (Real Asian dining in there! Yay! No one grill their barbecue on their table? Nay!) Sitting down, the waiter brought us the menu, the selections seem very Korean, the Korean seafood pancake, Korean spicy tofu soup, and of course KOREAN BBQ! But, there is always a but, they charge a few dollars more if you want to grill the BBQ on your table, and if you have them grilled in the kitchen, you get a cheaper price. So apparently the restaurant wants you to have the BBQ prepared in the kitchen, which takes away the fun of doing Korean BBQ. "But as long as the food is good" I said to myself and order the BBQ, seafood pancake and tofu soup. First up, the waiter brought the kimchi as a free appetizer, with pickled tofu, Napa cabbage and sprouts. I stopped after the first bite, because I am 80% sure that it went bad long time ago because of the stinky taste. "But as long as my paid food is good" I said to myself. The seafood pancake is very good, as good as what I had before. However, one of the material in the tofu soup is the kimchi so the soup stinks too. The BBQ is nothing like what I have had before, the flavor is not bad but it is way too spicy. I felt that they were using cheap Korean Tabasco, and the chef put too much starch over to the meat. epic fail. At the end of the meal, the chef came out to greet me(he thought I was Korean). But I was more surprised that HE is Korean. And I have to give the place an F.
(2)Jiten S.
Stopped by here yesterday to get some Korean BBQ. Excellent choice! Simple sushi/korean joint in a sideline shopping plaza. If you're looking for a rather excitingly authentic Korean adventure, order a Hite beer and a shot of Soji and have it bomb-style. Servers were admirably friendly in assisting us with menu selections, helping my comrades and I feel right at home. Ended up opting for the Daiji Bulkogi. Portioning was more than fair (ended up taking some to-go) and the sides were supreme. Beef was finely chopped but was a bit bland. Server immediately brought a nice tangy spicy sauce to remedy the problem. Kimchi, tofu, and noodles were among the sides. Kimchi was prepared with the perfect level of acidity and crunch, while the tofu might have enjoyed a sturdier consistency. Was lucky enough to order and savor the delicious bubble tea smoothie. If you're looking for a nice specialty beverage, have a go at the coconut smoothie with bubbles. Looking forward to coming back and trying the sushi as there seemed to be a comfortably wide variety on the menu.
(5)evelyne k.
Came with several friends to catch up in a long time. Pretty spacious for such a get-together and amazing service with very generous portioned items!! Completely forgot to take pictures of main dishes, but here is the one of dessert :) FYI cook your own bbq at your table is a must!
(5)Rebecca L.
Great food, extremely friendly staff whom were all accommodating. Dessert the banana cheesecake tempura was sinfully outstanding and worth it.
(5)Michael H.
Damn good Korean BBQ. I've been here on two occasions, and both times have only ordered from the Korean menu. Bibimbap -- 2/5 Ordered on both visits. Can only speak for the first order and it wasn't very good. The rice texture was off (a bit mushy -- maybe they used too much water in the cooker). Definitely not memorable, because I don't even remember what was in it. What I do remember is wishing I had ordered something else. Bulgogi -- 4/5 Ordered on the second visit. Satisfactory -- it's hard to go wrong with meats grilled on the table. As long as the meat is fresh and the seasoning isn't overwhelming, I'm a happy table griller. Galbi -- 5/5 Ordered on the second visit. Temporarily satisfied my galbi craving. Perfectly salty, garlicky, and sweet (my stomach just growled). Mulnangmyeon -- 2/5 Ordered on the second visit. The soup wasn't tart enough for my liking. The noodles simply sucked; buckwheat noodles should be cholgi cholgi (chewy, rubbery) but these were too soft. Maybe they waited too long to bring it out. Soondubu -- 3/5 Ordered on both visits. Not the best I've had, but also not the worst. I'd rather go to Bistro Bul Go Gi for soondubu. Soju -- 10/10 The servers are friendly and attentive. The grills are perfect -- ours in particular did not have a range hood above it but the smoke still cleared pretty quickly. Looking forward to coming back!
(4)Karina E.
This was the first place I'd tried Korean food and outdid not disappoint. All that I ate was delicious and the lettuce wraps were really good with the pork and the kimchi. Portions are also adequate for the pricing. 4* since it was but untidy upon arrival. Service was good. Food was delicious.
(4)Felipe Z.
Where you looking for authentic Korean BBQ? Look no more! This place has got and more. I've been here multiple times and this place is always packed with Koreans so you know this place is legit. My knowledge of good Korean BBQ is not as vast as those from the West Coast were this food is more common but let me tell you that you can't go wrong here. I have ventured around the city for Korean grub like Bulgoki and Bo Saam just to name a few and the freshness and authenticity of the taste is second to none here. The ingredients and sides are brought to you in a cart for you to cook in a grill in the center of the table. They come marinated all you do is pick up the tongs and go to work! It's a fun experience for a group of friends to enjoy good food and drinks and a reasonable cost. It's located across from Mall of the Americas not the snazziest area in town but well worth it.
(5)Morgan C.
I am in Miami (for the first time) on business and looked into having dinner delivered to my hotel. I found this place and used Yelp's new ordering app Eat24 (which is also fantastic). My sushi was guaranteed in 60 minutes and it came somewhere around 45. The delivery man was very nice and friendly, and came right into the lobby as I had hoped. I ordered the "Birthday roll" and the "captain crunch roll" because my eyes were a bit bigger than my stomach- but these rolls were fantastic. Some of the best sushi I've ever had and would definitely order again if I'm back in the area! Beautiful presentation even for takeout/delivery!
(5)Tami V.
I come here alot, the sushi is great and not too expensive, but i would stay away from the gyoza (it gave me food poisoning once). Besides that, service could be better, but it's still my go to sushi place when I'm around Mall of the Americas.
(4)Sandra C.
Superb! Food is fresh, sushi amazing! Servers are friendly, The atmosphere is cozy, And the improvised live music made it an extraordinary experience.. Loved it!
(5)Claudia T.
Love this place, food is amazing the staff is very welcoming and good at what they do. The women I charge of making the sushi makes sure of what you want and is quite fast.. Me and my husband love this place!
(5)Murielle D.
This place is affordable and has great sushi! I really loved the volcano roll, and the service was timely. The waiter was very attentive also. Overall I'd recommend this place and continue going there to eat some great sushi. They have a great selection on the menu as well. Enjoy!
(5)Laura P.
I love this place! The food is delicious, their Enamorado roll, King James roll, and Monster shrimp rolls are my favorite. Defienetly must go!
(5)Jeannie N.
I've been coming here for the past ten years because the food is so great. It is family run so the staff is consistent and so is the bibimbap! The sushi is fantastic as well. Never had a bad experience in 10 years!
(5)Sourivone V.
We were visiting South Beach and were desperate to have Asian food. we were craving Korean barbecue and tofu soup. We drove half an hour from South Beach and made it to this restaurant. We thought it was in the middle of nowhere and really out of the area. My friends complained the whole entire way but finally when we got in, we ordered drinks and food. There were other Korean locals that were eating there so it felt good. Once we got Ban chan appetizers and the food was coming out it really looked good and taste good. We ordered sushi but that was what we dislike the most. Definitely a good place to try and eat some Korean food
(4)Kimberly K.
so two very trustworthy Asian foodie friends of mine told me sushi cafe has yum Korean BBQ, something that isn't common in Miamk and that I've been on the hunt for! This place has a nice family owned business feel, which it is hehe. There's two rooms, a sushi room where there's a sushi bar upon entrance and a second room for Korean BBQ, meaning all the tables have a mini grill. Although it's a small place, no bigger than your Denny's, it's still great for big parties because you can simply put the tables together! It was actually a full house on the Korean BBQ side when I walked in at 8. I decided to put their pa jeong (Korean seafood pancake) and galby BBQ (ribs) to the test. The pa jeong came out sooner than expected, which was splendid for a full house! I love the sauce they made for it, every kitchen makes their own sauce differently. I also enjoyed how there was plenty of squid in the pancake! :D I highly recommend anyone dining with a party of 3 or more to get this as an appetizer because it's rather big, unless a party of 2 of y'all are big eaters lol. But honestly, pa jeong doesn't taste as good the day over, it's a fried pancake filled with seafood, so it's better to finish it. They serve five little BBQ appetizer dishes prior to serving the galby. Then they serve one bowl of rice, a basket FILLED with lettuce so you can make your own wraps if you wish, garlic gloves, onion, Jalepeno, and the galby sauce on the side. I grilled the galby medium rare WITH the sauce on it so the flavor really soaked in. Since they marinate the ribs for you beforehand, I grilled some without sauce as well, to see how well they marinated it. Both tasted FANTASTIC! I love their marinating, that delicious semi sweet taste which galby SHOULD have. The sauce only makes it better! I also appreciate how every piece of lettuce was clean and fresh, not a single trace of rotting whatsoever! The server always refilled my table's water without me having to ask and checked up on us periodically, too. :) We finished off with Thai donuts, great way to end the meal. It's so cute how they put a smiley face in the condense milk, I've never had Thai donuts served to me with such happiness. it made the dessert more enjoyable! Little things make a big difference :3
(5)Sunni W.
Great tofu soondubu and bulkogi. Average price for Miami area. Great service! Restaurant has 2 sides, one for sushi/ one for table cooking. Also recommend bulkogi kimbap along with seafood stew.
(5)Yasser R.
One of, if not the best sushi place in town. I try to visit every time I'm in town. It's a very unassuming place, but their quality is ridiculous. My favorites are the dragon and the maduro (sweet plantain) rolls. Thai donuts if you want to further indulge in gluttony.
(5)Pete P.
Don't be fooled by its location. Sushi Cafe is a completely amazing. We ordered from each menu( Japanese and Korean ) the gyoza was great, we couldn't decide between fried or steamed so out waitress surprised us with some of each. The Korean beef BBQ ribs were of the hook. The sushi was fresh and the portions were big. Definitely making this a regular on my restaurant list.
(5)Hannah N.
OK. Soooooo I think this is by far my favorite KBBQ place. Their kimchi is amazing, and the marinade that they use is delicious. We ordered hot bibimbap, so you'll have to eat it super fast or else it'll over cook, my personal favorite Galbi, new york strip, and shrimp. They were all so delicious. I would give it five stars, but I'm only giving it four not cause of the taste of the food, but because when we were there, we ordered some bubble tea and they didn't have any left. If it's on the menu, I think they should at least know what thy have before letting us order and wait for it. overall, I would keep coming back again and again!
(4)Shawn Z.
This review is solely on the delivery/take out part. Delivery is very slow in general. About an hour. But they constantly mess up with the order. My peak period ordering from them is 3 times a week. And they forgot my order once, so I called them and finally had it delivered almost 3 hours after ordering. The items in the delivery are not consistent, sometimes they give you rice (they should give you rice if you ordered an entree) sometime they don't. Sometime they give you the sides (they should give you the sides cause if you dined in, you would have those for free), and other times they don't. Sometimes you order Thai ice tea, they give you black tea without any notification or any explanation or refund. But food is alright.
(2)Jose R.
The place is great i love the king James roll there are awesome but they have plenty choices with picture and the food is good i will recommend this place any time.
(5)Derrick L.
One of the worst Korean sushi hybrid place I've ever eaten. Check this out, I've eaten Korean food and sushi all my life and I've never got ripped off before like this. I can in and ordered there barbecue items and price was ok 25+ per plate must order two. So I was like ok sounds fair. Ordered there tapioca too and potstickers. Now when the food came long behold.... Ok I don't understand why this place has high reviews of 4 star but it seems like nobody around the area has tried really good authentic Korean sushi restaurant before. First of the tapioca tasted like water, wasn't even thick at all. The potstickers was obviously microwaved from a bag. And bbq meat was max 6 pieces each plate that was thin slicessssss. Come on and 70 bucks that's just a RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!
(1)Momo B.
NOT BAD Been here numerous times for essentially their Korean entrees. My favorite is their appetizer spicy tofu which I can't seem to get enough of. LoL Usually two entrees is more than enough food for a most fulfilling evening. Limited variety and quality of banchan servings is a reversible setback. Service is astute and prompt. It's my understanding that the Korean cuisine was the pre-existing business until it was sold to a family which added the sushi. As for authenticity, it's perhaps the best choice for Miami. One more thing, no Korean noodle on the menu.
(4)Joann C.
Been here several times already and I'm definitely a fan. I like the casual feel of the restaurant and the food is pretty good. I am not a fan of the price, but it seems to be the going amount for Korean food in Miami when there is not a lot of competition. If you look forward to the Ban - Chan you may be slightly disappointed. It is not too impressive and it seems quite basic. Jab Chae - one of my favorite go to dishes in any korean restuarant. A major plus is that they do not make it greasy which is common when it is normally served at other restaurants. Pa Jeon - my favorite place so far to have Pa Jeon. Normally, there is so much in the dish that it turns out quite soggy. There is a perfect crisp in this dish at Shilla's without feeling like it is lacking in any ingredients. Hyugaejang - very spicy and too many wood ears. Stick with the normal spicy tofu soup. Ddeokguk - yum! I could eat the entire bowl of this soup but I share every time! But it is large enough to share between 3 - 5 people! Bulgoki and Galbi are pretty standard here. If you want any other cut of meat I would recommend sticking with the standard cuts. I think because they do not normally sell these cuts, they are frozen for a long time and therefore do not taste very good at all. I have ordered some of the more premium cuts of meat and have been very disappointed.
(4)Mauricio V.
After a long time visiting for a lunch then a dinner soon to find myself going for any occasion. This is the best sushi and sashimi you can possibly get in Miami. Recommendations: Kamikase: a rice roll with tempura shrimp over and under tempura flakes with spicy mayo. For those who want some cooked fish. Edemame: steamed beans basically for appetizer Fried tofu: self explanatory with a tangy sauce. Each in a triangular shape. Sashimi roll: again self explanatory but it is a rice less roll. Idako: seasoned chewy red octopus babies. Cute looking with a good flavor and comforting as a appetizer for a little bit exotic taste in top of a bed of greens. Lobster roll deluxe: steep price but it can even be a plate for two. Comes with a whole roll of lobster filled goodness with a specialty sauce of lemon spicy mayo. And a decorative tail near a whole bowl of lobster nuggets. Drinks: Asahi and suporo: I am for sure not spelling them right but good beers with asahi being the lightest. Sake: recommend it warm but cold is ok as well just don't be surprised of how strong it is. Bubble tea: each one bring delight to ones meal. Ramune: for sure I spelt it right this time but it is a popular Japanese drink with a iconic marble. A candy soda for kids and adults alike. Deserts: Thai donuts: small dough balls around a cute smile drawn on condensed milk. Cheese cake tempura: fried cheesecake with a Mount Fuji of vanilla Icecream Everything with fun and beautiful presentation with servers that make you feel like your part of a family.
(5)Brian L.
We ordered the Pad Thai and the California rolls , it was well enjoyed. Thumbs up to the place. Great servers, great place.
(4)Lauren S.
I lived in Korea for a long time and moving to Miami I suffered knowing there was no Korean community or food. I found this small gem in the middle of Miami and my life was completed. Their food is authentic, favorably priced & you feel like you are eating at a little spot in Korea.
(5)Enrique C.
Sushi cafe serves authentic korean good for the foodie hunters. Yes, i would recommend this place over other korean restaurants in the area. The scarcity of authentic Korean restaurants in Miami dade area is no more. This restaurant is located in a rundown strip mall close by to tiger direct, and could easily be missed. Food quality compared to Atlanta or New York korean restaurants is a match - the kitchen food is great, the grill choices I would skip though. The appetizer dishes are always welcoming for all ethnicities alike. Took my parents to lunch at sushi cafe today, and the three of us shared a galbi tang (the beef portions were very reasonable), the sun-doobu tofu was great, both of these soups come with rice. We of course, asked for extra bowls to share. On top of these two soups, we also ordered a dolsot bibimbap. Great lunch at a decent price. Would definitely come back here.
(4)Ansen S.
I remember when this restaurant was completely Korean BBQ and boy has it changed. Pros: Korean food! This is not so easy to legitimately find in Miami... We live in a cultural hole down here after all. Cons: none are food related other than it costs more to use the BBQ feature than for the kitchen to cook it for you... Weird. The bathrooms REALLY need to be cleaner and updated. Prices are not cheap but everyone is friendly and they have a good variety of legit Korean food. They have sushi but I didn't try it. The Kimchi was also average but the rice was glutinous and delicious! Try the Galbi!! Overall it was an experience to be had, but I don't think I'll be coming back soon.
(3)Victoria G.
Went to this restaurant while on a layover and it was awful. Poor service, disgusting environment and mediocre food. I would not recommend this place at all.
(1)Nathalie P.
Small restaurant with 2 very extensive menus (Sushi/Japanese and Korean) and the place is essentially two restaurants in one. So far everything I have eaten here has been good. I have tried the sushi (several rolls and appetizers) and from the Korean menu, I've only had the spicy beef soup with clear noodles (the name escapes me now). I am obsessed with this soup and I crave it regularly... to the point that the last 5 times I've visited the restaurant, I have ordered it as my entree. I really want to have the Korean BBQ experience, but I've never really gotten around to it, I will update my review once I do. The restaurant itself is very laid back and not very expensive. I give it four starts because sometimes they can be slow and the service could be better. However, I think it mostly depends on the waiter/waitress you get. I consider myself a regular and would recommend it to anyone.
(5)HW Y.
Maybe it's because i'm from california that my standard for food is bit high, but this was just... bad. I dont know how else to put it. The place itself looked messy/old and something out of the 80s or 90s. steamed potstickers were definitely frozen ones they bought in packages and were just microwaved. Bubble tea my friend ordered was really watery and could only taste the syrup. The quality if the bbq meat was so low... Not fresh, low quality, super thin, dry, and small in portion... Wth... Gtfo here... Bill? $70... Got robbed. Buffet serves better quality. I dont get the other reviews.
(1)Nurys I.
A hidden gem! Loved this place from the minute we walked in. We ordered the seafood pancakes and the Korean BBQ short ribs and shredded beef and cooked them ourselves on the table cooktop. My boyfriend and his son loved cooking our food! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back!b
(5)Tracey M.
Our 2nd time there was better! We had the Korean BBQ grill spear ribs and marinated beef was good. Kimchi was better but portion smaller then we r use to! I hope that they change up the variety of sides that come with the barbecue grill because the kimchi was the only thing I liked and ate. We ended up ordering the extra platter of grilled vegetables, that was a good portion, but $16 wow! As far as the service we had one waiter till about halfway through our meal then he disappeared. We started asking some of the other wait staff for help. I had to ask one of the servers theService situation there he said they all took share and work together.
(3)Miah P.
Only reviewing the Korean food!! This place is in my top 10 favorite restaurants in Miami. The chef is from Korea. I had my dad order my meal over the phone since they both are from Seoul. The food was delicious and flavorful. The saeng galbi is served with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Pretty hard to mess that up. The ban chan and the lettuce/garlic cloves/bean curd/jalapeños were all very fresh. I also ordered yookgaejung, a beef and vegggie soup with noodles in a spicy beef broth. My dad ordered the chachung mein for my boyfriend, which is noodles in a black bean paste with pork and sautéed zucchini. Everything was really good, as close to Korea Town that I've seen thus far in Miami. I will definitely be back here. The chef asked how the food was, stopping by every table to make sure we all had what we needed. The waiter was really personable and attentive also. 5 stars all day.
(5)Salma F.
This BBQ was amazing. You have the choice of having it cooked for you or to cook it yourself. We went for cooking it ourselves and it was a very unique experience. The meat was deliciously seasoned and tender. Definitely worth your money :) and the plum wine goes perfect with Korean BBQ!
(4)Mayte J.
Avoid at all cost! Ordered a tom gha kai soup($5.50) for takeout, and they charged me $2 extra to add shrimp. Which was fine, $7.50 is reasonable for me to enjoy my favorite soup except the soup was horrible! It tasted straight out of a can, even the mushrooms! I make a better tom kha gai soup at home using fresh ingredients and I'm not even a good cook. And to my surprise there were only 2 pieces of small shrimp added to my soup. So I paid a dollar extra per shrimp. Ridiculous! I thought it couldn't get worse but then I tried the pad thai I had ordered. It tasted like reheated leftovers from the day before. Had to throw most of it way! If you want fresh and authentic sushi go to Suvi Thai in Miami Springs, Bonsai on 8st, or Akashi in South Miami.
(1)Francesca S.
Food was great! Definitely go for the bbq table if you can. The meat is perfectly seasoned and extremely fresh. The wait staff is also very helpful.
(5)Prem K.
Excellent table top bbq,great for kids who want to learn to cook,the staff are awesome...try the beef tongue and the short rib,great food and good fun everytime..will be. Back!
(4)Des M.
Been craving for a korean food so i yelped restaurants near us and this is most reviewed and it was rated high, we went there and ordered bulgogi, kalbi and bibimbap, i dont know what you call that set of dish that they serve you before the main course but it has kimchi and other stuff, it was okay, not amazing, I've been to a lot of good korean restaurants in diff states so my standards might be a little high, i was disappointed with bulgogi, i usually get them shredded? Or pulled? And its not tender at all, kalbi is sweet but not the meat itself, its more of the coating, it wasn't marinated right, bibimpap is okay too, not to many ingredients, the only saving grace is thai donuts and we got them free bec of promo for checking in.. Still looking for a good korean place here in miami.. If you are just craving, you can come here but do not expect too much..
(3)William L.
I had a uncooked fish and supposedly the manager was suppose to call me back but never did.
(1)Nikita L.
Meh~ not that good. The place was empty , and waiter was nowhere to be found. Food was mediocre. Not worth the price
(2)René A.
Ok not many places can you say hole in the wall but this place has got it all. Their volcano roll is baked then placed on top of the roll. Including to the great staff Otha's earned my repeat business. Great place!!!
(5)A Girl In Miami ..
LOVE their sushi! And staff is super kind and nice. However, I'm not giving them 5 stars because they messed up my order once when I got food delivered to my house and there were missing items. When I sent them an email to point it out (it's an honest mistake) I got no answer so I called and the manager who was very dismissive saying oh no I never check the email you have to call and he also implied I was lying. I said well I'm on the phone with you now duhhh and he said oh I'm busy call another time. So that left a sour taste in my mouth and we've never been back. We use to go all the time, now we go somewhere else.
(3)Jean S.
Yelp shows it as an all you can eat but it is not true. Contracted restaurant about and they said no, so that issue should be fixed....
(1)Ute L.
Seeing Shilla featured on the Weekly Yelp spiked my interest in this place, especially since Korean food is non existent in Miami (I don't consider Sakaya authentic, although tasty). Two separate menus, Japanese and Korean, with lots of options, but not vegetarian friendly like most Asian restaurants. More on that subject later. If you plan on ordering Korean BBQ, you must ask to sit at one of the grill tables, which requires a two order minimum. You can also ask for the kitchen to grill your meat for you. Prices for Korean entrees and even appetizers are higher than you'd expect at a place like this. Service was terrible, we were left unattended for extended periods of time and the food came out slowly and in random order. We were equally disappointed with the veggie options. Granted, I am not that familiar with Korean food, but I refuse to believe all they eat is beef, pork and kimchee. I'd researched the menu online before we came to make sure they had a grilled veg option. It turns out, the $15 vegetable platter gets you nothing but a few slices of onions, carrots and mushrooms. The photo looked downright pitiful. Where are the greens, as in broccoli or asparagus? Who wants to eat a pound of just meat and nothing else? The sides that accompany the BBQ platters can only be called condiments. Complete lack of greens on both menus unless you count lettuce. I ended up ordering a side of sautéed vegetables with brown rice. The veggies were good, including some broccoli, but came without the brown rice because (shocker!) they ran out. I decided to wait for a fresh batch but it never made it to our table. Our tuna sushi roll was quite good and we might have ordered more rolls, but our waiter basically never returned to check on us, hence we lost our appetite. I can't leave any Asian restaurant without tempura cheesecake, however. The dessert was good but completely overpriced at $8. If you want to go Bourdain style and eat piles of meat, maybe this is worth a drive but not for me.
(2)Pahola L.
There are very few places where I would have sushi from...just because I was by nature not a sushi lover and a little iffy to taste it....however I recently started enjoying the sushi flavors but only from one place and one place only...sushi cafe! I love their maduro sushi which is an awesome combo of California roll meets south Florida! It's just heavenly lol. Definitely a must try! Along with their Thai donuts as desert yum!
(5)Caterina P.
What can I say about this place. I'm a frequent customer and I couldn't sum up shortly how much I love them. They're like a family there and it shows. The owner let me and lots of friends do karaoke parties there on occasion. He has a big high-tech system with so many songs to choose from! The food is so light, delicious and never fails for me. I love this place hands down.
(5)Claudia J.
The location of this place it's a bit deceiving, just because there is a salsa place next door with loud blasting music. Once you enter Shilla, you will be transported to another place. They have BBQ grilling tables, meaning they have grills for you were you sit - and this is to enhance the experience of having a real Korean BBQ. Yes, the price is different between the normal table (with no grill - since they will bring it ready for you from the kitchen) and the BBQ table. A couple of tables when we got there. Being here for a first time Korean BBQ experience we had to get the BBQ table. I asked the waiter what would be the most traditional Korean BBQ choice, we were between the marinated ribs (less expensive) or the brisket meat (more expensive). Even though he suggested the more expensive choice, he came back and said, maybe because it is your first time you should try the marinated meat. And that's what we did. Waiters are not trying to sell you the most expensive stuff there is in the menu - so this gets a green check on my book! We got the Banchan, that was very yummi, of course you get the lettuce wraps and the meat. The grill was very powerful, I thought it was only going to "cook" the meat and not grill it! But let me tell you... this grill is super powerful, so good that the meat had some browning in it, probably because it was marinated with sugar and the grill was at high heat. The meat was full of flavor and it blended in perfectly with rice, or a lettuce wrap with a bit of Banchan and bean paste. Definitely will go back. Although I am a bit wary about korean and sushi restaurant together.... I will probably stick to the korean at this place. Two thumbs up!! Once you check in on Yelp, you get free thai donuts for dessert!! Can it get any better??
(4)Heart- M.
Came here with SO for weekday lunch. We sat in the Japanese bar side. There was only one other table seated and another came in after we ordered. There's no lunch specials or lunch fitting combo portions here. Ordered spicy tofu and japchae appetizer. Main dish was 2 rolls, spicy tuna sandwich and Kani sunomono. Ban chan and water came out fast but waited :30 for any kind of real food. Surprised considering both the appetizers I ordered are usually premade? About the ban chan: Bean sprouts, radish kimchi, daikon kimchi, fish cake, pickled carrots and vinegar. The bean sprouts went bad, but I didn't say anything. The radish kimchi had the right acidity and was still crunchy. The daikon kimchi was above sauce for too long, it became pungent. The fish cake had no bounce, taste was meh. First dish that came was the Kani sunomono. Cucumber was very thick but the stuffing was generous. I don't think they poured the rice vinegar on top, instead the roll was placed on it instead. This lead to missing the rice vinegar taste unless I rolled it around the pool myself which would cause it to break etc. Second the spicy tofu. I'm surprise this dish came hot, it's normally served cold. They used soft tofu but not silken. Taste was spot on though. Third dish was the japchae. Again this dish was hot. This is the first time I ever had hot japchae. Actually I don't even know if I can call this japchae. It was more like a beef stir fry with glass vermicelli noodles. It was super wet, and offered little to no sesame oil taste. :45mins wait for my tuna sandwich. It was loaded with rice. The rice was heavily seasoned with so much rice vinegar that I couldn't even taste the spicy tuna. My overall meal was very disappointing. I don't hate the place, I just wouldn't come back.
(2)Romi C.
Second time I've gone here and I'll just skip and wait to gather fellow takers on driving to Broward and enjoying Gabose. I personally didn't care for the quality of their meats and to me that's the absolute number one priority if and when we have Korean BBQ. None of the meat was fresh looking or tasting. The tongue was pretty chewy and the marbling didn't look beautiful like I'm accustomed to......If this is acceptable to you then I forgive you because you probably don't know any better. You probably think Puerto Sagua has great Cuban food and most likely love RA Sushi and order the kind of rolls that have mango or plantains.... Or cashews...probably wash it down with lychee martinis you weirdo. I think that'll be the last time I decide to go to the 9th circle of sweetwater "el mol de las Americas"/ Doral Continued to get unpleasant food and even more undesirable service. There was just one server handling all the left side of the restaurant and she didn't even have a sense of urgency to properly look after her tables... At first we felt bad it was just her but she just didn't care. Maybe because it was just the two of us or weren't Asian.. Whatever the reason, it was insulting. After asking became waving for plates, chop sticks and napkins countless times I decided to take matters into my own hands after receiving our food. I just got up, went to the hostess stand and grabbed what I needed- who's running this place? The third world service, mediocre food quality and crowd just left a bad taste all together. Usually these type of places have great food. Not the case here, even the seafood scallion pancake was overly greasy like it was made while the oil was still cold and sucked it all in...remember high school Pizza Hut which was pretty much a Brillo pad of grease with pepperoni? Same rancid oil smell- not enjoyable in any way. Ironically enough, the intense Venezuelan noise on the right side of the restaurant overpowered the side we were on- no offense to the Venezuelans but Jesus you guys can sure have some loud monologues about pointless crap and induce migraines. You're like the Cubans of South America. Imagining this crowd with Puerto Sagua chusmitas would create some kind of weapon to subdue enemies with an annoying frequency similar to the brown note.. Ugh.. Dine on that.
(1)Crystal L.
This is a hidden gem in Miami. It is the best sushi and super reasonably priced. Best of all they have Korean BBQ and other Japanese food items. Their Ramen is so good! I am so tired of Miami restaurants that charge for the atmosphere and give you crappy sushi. The variety here is great and service is always good.
(5)Mena G.
I used to live around the area, and this was my go to sushi place, most of the time I ordered delivery, but it also great to dine-in and chat with Mary (sushichef) while she creates her amazing rolls. Now I'm here in Miami for vacation with the hubby and we had to stop for a bite, we had the enamorado and volcano roll, our 2 favorites, and for dessert? Amazing Thai donuts! Fresh sushi, original recipes, friendly staff, what else can I say? It's a perfect combination! We will be back whenever we are in town!
(5)Michael W.
This place was disgustingly dirty and poorly managed. The wait staff was always missing and super slow. The tables were filthy and you can see the aged tables and chairs with cracks in them, gunk and dirt stuck to the cooking surface edges and don't even get me started on the rest room. Everything in this place was so dated, tacky, and farty. The music put you to sleep. It was like a slow creeping death. This is by far one of the grossest establishments I've actually sat through and eaten a meal at. I gave the 4 stars it had on yelp a chance but I am so kicking myself for not walking out immediately. I ordered Korean BBQ bugolgi and Sam gyop sal. With Korean dishes, you get cold side dishes and kim chi to start. When they brought out the sides I took one bite out of the tofu and detected an old leftover taste. I would not be surprised if that was over a week old. The kim chi had a garbage after taste. All the sides tasted like week old leftovers. It was pretty disgusting and I'm actually shocked I didn't get food poisoning afterwards. The grilled BBQ entrees themselves were greasy and nothing great. They were edible but definitely below average in taste. This place is downright terrible. Please save yourselves the agony and dine somewhere else.
(1)Alyssa R.
Finally a sushi place that offers great prices without sacrificing quality of food. In short, this is my home's new "go to" place for sushi. Keep it up, guys!
(5)Helen C.
The korean bbq use to be better back in the day. Now its just not the same.
(3)Diana A.
My bf and I had the short ribs (which we cooked on the grill). We ate all the small sides accompanied and we were very full. I thought we would still be hungry since its little meat and much bone and we only got one order. But it was surprisingly enough to fill us up, but we did eat every single side. It was good. A cool experience.
(4)Jeanny M.
Excellent food and home delivery service, but they never deliver soy sauce with your rolls..
(5)alex c.
Been there before but felt that this time, they were disorganized and there were not enough banchan plates. The place is starting to feel a little gritty too as they are not focusing on the cleanliness of the place. Its still a good deal but the prices have also increased a bit. The service took a while to get in motion also.
(3)E J.
The food here is excellent! Large portions too, however the service is not the best. I'm not too picky about that, considering the food makes up for the lacking service. Recommend the bulgogi!
(4)Lacey C.
Two words, followed by a third for ancient Eastern mystery: Hidden Gem. Bibimbap. Go go go go go. Faster. Run the red light. Beat the lunch rush. Escape after work. Their appetizer menu is more extensive and precious than a list of Pokemon, and the motto is the same: Gotta catch 'em all. Now I haven't been to Korea, but it all seems pretty legit to me. All the kim chee is house fresh and incredible, and I ate that bibimbap up so fast, everyone was like "Did your food come out?" Next time I will ask for double egg though. I've heard the BBQ tables are good--but I would feel like I was cheating on Doral's Yuki Hana (which has Groupons for that sort of thing). Haven't tried the sushi or the karaoke, but you can bet I will soon. My girlfriend Ariel is dying to go get drunk and belt some annoying music to the wall. Which is what I saw a Korean girl do in Korean, surrounded by Koreans here the last time I went. It's legit.
(4)Al M.
Just sat at the sushi bar to order food. Took them 30 min just for me to get a menu. After 45 min of just sitting there i got up and left. Staff dodnt seem to care at all that i was leaving.
(1)Ovidio G.
I love everything!! The sushi is delicious and the Korean BBQ is too, it's also fun to cook with friends.
(5)Tina V.
Ehh the food is really salty and not authentic. It caters to the Americanized taste. The sushi is not even fresh and full of rice ratio. All the good rating is probably because Miami does not have good Asian food. It is either too salty and Americanized. I rather go to Seoul garden a block away, they are a couple dollars more expensive depending on what you get but has killer lunch special. No sushi though but for some reason people think anything Asian restaurant must have fattening sushi rolls. I had one food poisoning here. The spicy beef soup sent me the restroom for hours... It was horrible and overly salty.
(1)Ben J.
Me and my wife was in the mood to have Korean bbq and we found this place on yelp! We decided to give it a try because it had good reviews. Want a disappointment! The food is good but the service SUCKED! We don't understand how a place like this manages to stay open! Stay away!!!!
(2)Reilly E.
I just recently came back from Korea and was so excited to find this place in Miami!!! Food is awesome, great prices, and definitely legit Korean BBQ. I brought the parentals who are always skeptical of new food and they loved it! Kimchi is great, they had some sides I have never seen before, but overall very good.
(4)Lina T.
Small hole In The wall restaurant. the service was pretty fast. It has a small parking lot, so there might be alittle wait. We got the galbi beef (something I've been craving since I went to Cali) and unfortunately it was mostly fat. Couldn't really enjoy it because of the amount of fat. Their spring roll was ok. It was nice and crispy on the outside but soggy in the middle. Doubt I'll come back to this place. I've heard the sushi was good but we didn't have any unfortunately so don't really know.
(3)Bill H.
I am Half-Korean and this place is legit. Don't read into the negative reviews. The Galbi, bulgoki, Daiji Bulgoki are excellent cuts of meat. They are marinated the way my mother has done it for years, super tasty and you will love it. The Kimchee was excellent and I have not had better in living in Miami for over 10 years. The negatives are that the service is so-so because they are so busy at the BBQ Table sections, but worth it in my opinion. If you like NYC, ATL, or LA style authentic Korean BBQ come here! I drive here all the way from South Beach!
(4)Erik F.
Great rolls great prices. Don't let the strip mall location scare you. Awesome place.
(5)Veronica W.
Awesome food best sushi in town won't change this place for anything and service is the greatest!!!!
(5)Aimmee C.
I keep looking for a Korean BBQ place in the area and checked this place out because of the reviews. The tofu spicy soup and ramen were not very good--it tasted like they came from a packet you buy from an Asian market. The meat marinade is good in the spicy pork, Korean short rib, and angus beef, but it is way too pricey for what you get. One dish is what you would pay per person for an AYCE. Also our service was decent, but because it's two restaurants in one, the servers would randomly disappear and you'd have to wait for drink refills longer than you normally would.
(2)Monica S.
As any Miamian knows, to find great Korean food, you've got to head north. Lauderhill and Ft. Lauderdale boasts most (all?) of South Florida's Seoulful food and any hankering requires a 30+ minute drive. But, determined to find a closer option, I scoured the internet and came across Shilla. At first, I was put off by the fact that it markets itself as a sushi joint -and- Korean spot, but without better options, my date and I made a break for it. Conveniently located near 836 and tucked away behind Mall of the Americas (in a strip mall), Shilla is indeed half Korean, half sushi (and there's even a wall that separates the cuisines). Inside, you'll find a diverse mix of diners. Young Asian groups, Cuban papis, instagramming tweens, and we even spotted a mixed race gay couple. The hodgepodge here is very un-Miami and the service pushes that point home. Our server was sweet and patient, albeit innocently awkward, but nevertheless attentive to our table. I went with the short ribs, and loved them. While not the most mind-blowing version I've had, they were good (for not having to drive so far). My date went with the Doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste and vegetable stew). Having lived in Seoul for 9 years, she's pretty well-versed in the stuff and Shilla's rendition fell somewhat short. Perhaps my favorite part of the meal was the banchan (and the refills of all the little dishes served). I would definitely come back here again. And what's up with the drums and other instruments on the small stage? Live band karaoke? Look alive, people, there may even be a song for you to belt out after dinner.
(4)Katerine C.
The prices have gone up from last time I was there. It still is a good place but sometimes the service can be lacking and there are inconsistencies. The menu says that the korean bbq comes with the lettuce leaves but then I have to ask the server for them and he said that it didn't come with them but he will bring them out anyways. The age tofu I ordered before there was also better tasting than this time around. I do not know if they have changed management or just cutting corners but it really was not the same. I believe the dipping sauce did not have the same ingredients. Despite all these flaws, the restaurant is usually full, good for them but I hope they focus on what got them to where there are today.
(3)Kasandra G.
I really want to share how delicious I Have been eating here ! Korean food is my favority they got nice soups ! The Korean BBQ Its so cool to enjoy it for a birthday or any other celebración with your friends with sake boombs, or wine but also eat there is so good and fresh salmon and tuna ! The SuShi is Amazing. I just when Sushi Cafe today and enjoyed lunch specials and appreciate the good service and friendly workers :)
(5)K B.
I been coming to this restaurant for years and i love the food and the great service, the korean food is amazing, the cheft is legit from korea and he got it down to the spot, i love the galbi and bibimbap lol I don't know if I'm writing this right. This is the only asian restsurant that i see the mayority of the customers are asian, that says it all we know our food very well, just like everyone else i would not know whats good in Spanish food lol so i stick to my food and this is the place to be. i saw the ceo of Hyundai with many of thier employees in this restaurant now that tells you a lot about this place sushi cafe shilla rocks tumbs up.. Im gonna keep on trying new items on the menu i always have a great experience here, i bring my friends here and they just dont stop coming haha.
(5)Denisse M.
Love this place!!!! Unique and delicious rolls, Sushi Cafe is my go to place for Sushi in Miami. Their Tuna Tartare appetizer is amazing too. Another thing I love bout this place is their catering services, I've ordered from them for a few of my parties and the food is always a hit with my guests as well as the boat preservation of the food. You can't never go wrong with this place, I highly recommend it!!!
(5)Cindy L.
For anyone wanting Korean in Miami this is the place to go. The service is awesome , the people there are always nice . To drink the cold green tea is amazing , highly recommended. We recently went and we ordered the Kimchi stew/soup and we were happy with the taste it went great with a bowl of rice :) and banchan(side dishes). We usually get Kalbi from the kitchen which has a nice flavor ( in order to use the grill you need two meat order) . Our favorite roll so far is the King James roll. We look forward to going back to shilla and trying other items on the Korean menu :) !
(5)Jessica L.
So, I've eaten here often!!!! They're very inconsistent (mostly in their delivered food) but today was the turning point. My husband finally gave the Korean side a chance, while I remained faithful to my Sushi. He ordered the Galbi (short rib, which is $20 on it's own) and I had a Kamikase roll (yes, they spell it that way). To start off my not-so-pleasant dinner, I see that my eel sauce and spicy mayo are MISSING! Completely heart-broken at this point. I wouldn't have eaten from pride if I wasn't starving!... The roll was okay, but the sauces would've made it. When I asked him how his food is, he says "I'm super disappointed. Was expecting a lot more"... We were eating to longer starve, cause we surely weren't enjoying much. To make the point clear, the highlight of our dinner were the spring rolls!!! I've had my ups, but wayyy too many downs when it comes to Sushi Cafe. Here goes your weekly customer -If you are looking for a great short rib, PF Chang's are very good!
(1)Fernando S.
Best Korean food food in miami , I love it 10000 stars to the owners and employees , me and my wife we love the sushi there , best worldwide
(5)Yuer N.
Love the food,fantastic service ,the stone pot rice was not too good,not worth for $13.but the other food was excellent .2people spent $62,a little expensive,but worth it.
(4)Ben D.
The food was awesome. I joined friends for Korean BBQ and had a great time. The service was good and we stayed for a few hours until we were fat and happy.
(5)Ray R.
Everything is delicious. Great variety of cuts of meat for the BBQ. The sushi was good quality. Be aware though, this place is not cheap. You are definitely paying for quality food.
(4)Arturo C.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Here is where I go everytime I want to have some Sushi, I really highly recommend the Monster Shrimp, OMG like the best sushi plate I have ever eaten in my life seriously. Their services rock as well. I will recommend and bring any of my friend who wants sushi to this place!!
(5)Lorena P.
Great food miso soup and everything else!
(5)Ana Cristina P.
How can you possibly make an informed decision on what rolls to get at this place?! I have never seen such an extensive sushi menu in my life. I have trouble with being decisive, so coming here and picking something to eat was very very difficult. When I finally made up my mind, though, I was happy. Two words: Maduro Roll. Fried plantains taste good on anything. ANYTHING, I promise. These people are geniuses for thinking creatively and adding one of my favorite hispanic foods to my all time favorite food of sushi. The other rolls I've tried here are also delicious, and their Korean BBQ is pretty legit. They also have karaoke... and if you know me, you'll know that this makes me the happiest girl in the world. Service was very slow, but all in all it's a great experience coming here. Order a large sake so you can sip while you wait for your stuff.
(4)Tania G.
Everyone enjoyed their meal. The guys especially enjoyed the korean bbq short ribs, us ladies enjoyed our rolls. The only thing I disliked was my soup - jampong Bab - it was bland in flavor but spicy, the seafood was not fresh. I would go back but definitely will be trying something else in the Korean menu or just sticking to my rolls.
(3)Adriana B.
I've been coming to this place since I was a kid.. I love this place. It's not fancy, it's simple and extremely delicious. I've always come solely for the sushi but I tried the Korean BBQ for the first time this past week. I went with a friend who has been in the States for 2 weeks and is from Korea. He loved the food just as much and stated that it even tasted better than some of the stuff back home. ALSO, he had been to a Korean restaurant in Midtown and hated it! The sushi menu is big and you have so many different options for rolls it's ridiculous. I've always considered this sushi to be better quality than most places here in Miami and the pricing is excellent. I understand the people who give it low stars because of the service and what not... but this isn't South Beach babes, in this part of the city we're like family and not to say being formal isn't necessary but it's a bit more informal. The staff is so kind and understanding. And whether they're at the table every five minutes or not, they're there to help you out. I love this place and will continue to be loyal to it.
(4)Gigi M.
Nice family restaurant with excellent Korean food and Japanese sushi. Prices are affordable. Try the Korean short ribs with Korean beer. Really tasty and a perfect combination.
(4)Luis C.
Friendly staff, great food with great pricing; over all a great and amazing experience. I live in Homestead and drive about an hour just to eat here. Highly recommeded to all sushi eaters. I love this place and will never stop going.
(5)Sara D.
Great sushi & karaoke place. We ordered a sample of appetizers- shrimp tempura, chicken terriyaki skewers, dumplings. Sushi boat w Samba, Bamba, King, Cat's Eye. Kirin beer & Jhinro Soju & Fried donuts x dessert. All delicious! Owner, service very fruendly. I highly recommend rhis place.
(4)Johnny M.
Me and my friends decided to try this place... poor service, no one cared about us. The highlight of our lunch was when I had hair in the meat.
(1)Marben F.
We ate here for my coworker's bday. The Korean food was so good. I love the Galbi and the Bulgoki. We cooked it on the table. 4 of us checked-in on yelp so they made the free Thai donuts shaped as a cake and sang her a happy bday song. She was so happy. The only star missing was for the wait time since it took 30 mins for them to prepare the BBQ entrees uncook. The waiter who 1st put us on our table forgot us I think, good thing Jessica and another server took our order. They were both so nice. I would recommend this restaurant again for good korean food. Thank you!!!
(4)David C.
I went to Shilla per recommendation from a friend whom "claimed" to be a Korea enthusiast. As a fellow foodie whom has experience working in a restaurant, and knows a thing or two about cooking- this restaurant is utter garbage. Never once have I cancelled an order and walked out with disappointment; Shilla popped that v-card. You may think I went on a busy afternoon; nope, I went at 1:00 PM on a Monday. There was about 4-5 parties sitting around. It took the staff a few minutes for them to greet us while I was awkwardly staring at the unbussed half eaten shrimp tempera and California rolls. We finally sit down in the BBQ area, once again waiting awkwardly for our server to come back. A few Michael Jackson songs in (about 15 minutes) and a girl walks up to us and ask for our drinks. Her demeanor was like an old lunch lady asking "What do you want?" A few more Michael Jackson songs in...(10 more minutes) our Sprites came. Followed by our side dishes...or lack of, 10 more minutes later, we were again disappointed. The side dishes came with Kimchi, 4 measly pieces of tofu, 4 cooked portobello mushrooms (WTH?) and another dish what looked like cottage cheese from a menstrual cycle. Typical good restaurants like Gabose in Sunrise and Sa Ri One in Tampa give you a plethora or side dishes consuming the table. The portions were tiny and if you wanted more it was an up charge (Who does that?). Upon notice, the entire restaurant was outsourced. The service sucked, the side dishes were disappointing my girlfriend and I had enough and decided to cancel out orders. They were lucky enough that we were courteous enough to even give notice of our departure AND we even paid for our soft drinks despite the terrible service we received. If I had the ability to, I would give this restaurant zero stars but unfortunately I have to at least supply it with one. Just take my advice and don't waste your time, and certainly don't waste your money. Not worth it.
(1)Val B.
Good food, underwhelming service. The Korean BBQ (short ribs and spicy crispy pork) was delicious. Use plenty of the kimchi it is great! We ordered the bibimbap, it wasn't bad but pretty bland. The iced green tea (although a strange shade of green) was tasty.
(3)Ed C.
Love it..a little inconsistent on the food... But overall really good. I come once a month to satify all my jap-korean food craving. In regards to tge staff.... They are not afraid to give feedback (not canned feedback either); fir me is another plus... Will keep you posted.
(4)Olivia G.
Really great place for Korean food and sushi! This is the only Korean BBQ place I like in Miami, and they have great bulgolgi and kalbi. If you have a small group, I would definitely recommend grilling the meat yourself. I always get the hot bibimbop, which is served in a stone pot and gives you the nice crunchy rice that is the best part. I also tried sushi for the first time there today and it was really impressive as well. I had the shrimp lover and fried bagel rolls. The service is always good. I have yet to have a bad experience here.
(5)Arturo B.
I visited this place last night with a friend. A chef recommended this place to him as 'legit' Korean BBQ in Miami so we embarked into an adventure. The restaurant is located in a strip-mall/shopping center with plenty of parking space available. I had never had Korean BBQ before so it was a great experience to cook yourself (reminding of another restaurant in the area with a similar concept... fondue). We opted for the BBQ Table option. To sit here, you have to order a minimum of 2 dishes. We chose the kimchi marinated (spicy) pork and the thinly sliced beef brisket. Both were fabulous. The brisket was very thin and had an incredible marble to it. When placed over the cooking grill, the fat would render out leaving the incredible beef. We were served a sauce made from sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy and a little salt to be used for dipping; amazing flavors that elevated the brisket flavor to new heights. The pork was also great. The meat was very tender and the tangy and spice from the kimchi marinade totally compliments the dish. I am willing to confess that I loved it more than the brisket. All items come with steamed rice, kimchi, picked beans, cabbage, jalapenos, green beans, and cucumber. The whole cooking experience was fun. The place was also packed with locals, which is always good sign, and will definitely return in the future.
(4)Kerri G.
This place is the bomb dot com. Wish the interior was a bit classier. Our waiters were very attentive. The variety of sushi and kbarb is uh-mazing. I will definetly be back.
(4)Jacob M.
Good -- no, great -- Korean BBQ in Miami! A seriously hidden gem, tucked away behind Mall of the Americas. I was initially hesitant since it is both sushi and Korean, but fear not. The two areas are actually separated from one another, and wanting Korean, we sat on that side (we did order a couple of sushi options, so you can order off both menus). We started the meal with a warm and filling kimchi jjigae and a bottle of makkoli and some orders of sushi. The service was great; not overbearing, but very attentive and accommodating. We wanted to order a FEAST and try everything (we were just two), and they were willing to do half-orders of pork belly and galbi. Both were super-flavorful and delicious. The bulgogi was equally good. So, basically, I can't wait to go back.
(4)Stacey S.
The food was just ok. The service was bad -- we had to wait at least 30 minutes to talk with a waiter -- way too slow.
(2)William H.
this place is great the quality and service of food and staff is excellent. side note; its funny how the person that rated this place a 2.5 a few days ago is sitting rite behind me having the meal of her life apparentlyand tryig to photo bomb us.
(5)Nancy A.
Pretty great lunch specials... I LEFT SOOOOOO FULL!!! the sushi was fresh and the service was nice the space seems small but its really two salons in and out in less than 30 min!
(4)Deanna C.
One of the best sushi places ever! Fresh sushi and great presentation! Not to mention the deserts are to die for, especially the cheesecake tempura ice cream and the donuts!
(4)Stefanie S.
I love the Seafood pancake and the Soon Doo Boo (seafood/soft tofu stew). My best friend loves the galbi tang (short rib soup) he says it tastes like liquid steak.
(4)Yang Z.
tofu stew here is finally kind of OK after my wife has tried so many thingsï¼2nd time to Miami and this Korean food is not really quite recommended. But everything is sort of salty. You can feel entries are foreignized if you've had Korean food before.
(1)Alberto I.
Best Sushi in Miami! try the Kamikaze Roll and the Mathew Roll. You won't regret it!
(5)don't a.
Great Korean BBQ hidden in miami. Love it, sometimes a bit short staffed, very friendly family owned.
(4)Nicole D.
First let me say that I love Korean BBQ. Like, I really love it. I had heard rumors about a Korean BBQ place here in town but no one ever seemed to know the name and then today I somehow stumbled upon it. After that, there was no chance I was having anything else for dinner. It's in a little strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as other Yelpers have said don't let that fool you. We had wonderful service and the food was awesome. We ordered shrimp shumai for an app and then the spicy shredded pork, the brisket, and the chicken. We had the little sides (best tofu ever) and began cooking. After we filled up on meat and rice we ordered the tempura cheesecake which was noms. There were three of us and with all the food, a tea and a large beer the check came to $88. Considering how hard it is to find good Korean BBQ down here and the fact that we had leftovers, I thought the price was awesome. Ill def be going again, and I suggest you go too!
(5)J S.
Nice please. I can highly recommend the chicken pad Thai. Kid friendly and great dessert.
(5)Morella M.
It was so awesome to find a place in the Miami- Dade area that does Korean BBQ. This place will have you leaving with such a content stomach that you might be confused and think you ended up in Seoul.
(4)Heidi P.
Best Denjang Gike ever! It really looks and tastes like my mom made with home made soy paste.. amazing...
(5)Jennifer H.
I created my first yelp account simply for this review. I am very well experienced in Korean food, with a Korean family and having lived in Korea for 6 months, I can say I know my Korean food quality. I came here hoping for a traditional Korean experience, as I usually experience in a Korean restaurant. It's not common to find Korean restaurants in FL with traditional BBQ tables that let you cook the meat yourself like they do in Korea, so i was a bit excited to see what they had to offer. If you know anything about Korean food, you may understand why my review is so low. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the lack of professionalism. Our server did NOT greet us, no "hello" "hi" or "how are you" and barely a smile. Throughout the entire meal, he looked very unhappy, and during a one hour period, he visited our table once and the restaurant wasn't even half full. To get our tab we had to get up to get his attention. I understand that being a waiter is a difficult and sometimes unrewarding job, but it is by no means a reason to be unprofessional. We always tip very nicely when the waiters go out of their way for us, but this time, not so much. As for the food, you're required to buy TWO meat plates to use the BBQ table, and with each plate of meat about $15-$27 that seemed a bit ridiculous (it actually costs more to cook it yourself than have the chef cook it). I decided to just bite the bullet and get a BBQ table and ordered Dak Gui and Galbi. The galbi tasted good, but the Dak Gui was terrible. It was SIMPLY raw chicken with no seasonings, flavor, sauces, nothing. Just raw chicken. On top of that, the BBQ grill turned off after about 5 minutes, leaving us unable to finish cooking the meat. We asked a server if she could turn it back on, and she did but she had to open the table from underneath to get it back started up which required me to get up and move away from the table. The second time it turned off we didn't even bother asking them to turn it back on because we were just done with the food, it was awful. The Banchan's (Korean Side dishes) were also a HUGE disappointment. Banchans are my favorite part of dining in Korean restaurants, but we only received FOUR and there was so little in each one. The kakdugi (kimchi radish) came with FOUR little cubes. Then there was some mushroom, tofu, and cucumber kimchi. And what was up with NO kimchi? :/ So sad. I truly wanted to give this place a higher review, after all, Korea is my culture and in my blood, but I cannot bring myself to do that. I wish I did pay attention to the lower star reviews on this page, because I did have similar experiences. I think the only person who would truly be wowed by this place is someone with very little experience in Korean food and Korean Restaurants. I noticed much of the clientele were the young rowdy crowd, so this is NOT the place to go to for a nice quiet meal for two. If anything, I felt like it was a ghetto Korean Restaurant ): I feel like this place has SO much potential, simply because of the concept of Korean BBQ is so much fun and enjoyable, and it's not very common here. I really hope they pay attention and make the necessary changes. Maybe they were having an off day, but it doesn't mean I am EVER going to give this place a second chance.
(1)Sandy S.
Eeeek! Stay away! Not worth the money and as I was pouring the soy sauce for my sushi a bug came out of it. They replaced the sushi but for all I know they probably just rewrapped the roll.
(1)Debbie C.
Being someone who ate Korean food on the West Coast...this place gets a BIG APPROVAL from me! I brought my family there as a mother's day treat for the two special ladies in my life. Service was excellent. They were very attentive and were very accommodating. The place is also very clean and larger than what the pictures showed. Also the lady manager was very warm and welcoming! We ordered the prepared BBQ since it was our first time here. We started with Jap Chae and the Gooljun--very yummy! The family was a big fan of the Jap Chae. For our entree...we split it with several dishes: -Haemool Soon Tofu Ghige (wish it was spicier with less tofu, but flavorful) -Hyugaejang (lived up to its spiciness--loved it) -Bolgoki Deop Bab (generous portion and yummy) -Bolgoki (a little tough, but loved the flavor) -Daijin Bolgoki (perfectly cooked and very delicious) -2 person seafood stew (forgot the name...but it came out on a burner; spicy and full of goodies) Their lemonade is homemade--not too sweet and just enough lemon taste. Compared to more "legit" Korean food in California, this place is pretty good! Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ in town!! I am looking forward to dining here again real soon!!!
(4)Alice H.
The food was bad and the flavor was terrible. I ordered a tofu soup/hotpot and it tasted too spicy and too bland. The rice was clumped together in a paste and I had a hard time pulling it apart with my spoon to dip it into the soup. The sushi rolls were just "okay." And the atmosphere of the place wasn't too impressive either. There were flies in the restaurant and I had to wave my hand to shoo it away several times while I was eating my food. The waitress was a young Asian girl who messed up our orders. When we told her she gave us the wrong soup she apologized and begged us not to tell the manager but did nothing to change the orders. She said that mistakes do happen. We were angry and in shock but we let it go because we had a limited time to eat and we had to leave soon. The waitress also took a long time to refill our drinks. Also when I received my credit card statement, I found out that a higher tip was charged to my bank account than the tip I'd given. I don't think they're allowed to do that but I'll just let it go and remind myself to never visit this place again. I suggest you save your money and go to another place if you want better food and service.
(1)Heydy S.
Ive only had the sushi and the rolls have been sooo goood! They have such a wide variety and the service is great. The atmosphere is a little odd yet peaceful never too packed
(4)Melissa P.
I come to this restaurant every week and have never been disappointed. The sashimi is amazing. Best sushi in town and great service every time.
(5)Haydee L.
Normally I would agree that this is a good Sushi place, however, I was a regular customer until 1 time I ordered the Kanisu. The crab was south and when I complained to the manager, not that I wanted it taken off my bill but rather to make them aware so as not change the crab, the owner came to my table and yelled at me stating that it was my taste buds in my tongue that was sour, not his crab and not order this dish again. Needless to say, my tastebuds on my tongue have not returned to that restaurant.
(1)Bum P.
Authentic Korean cooking, Shilla sushi cafe is the real deal when you are looking to satisfy craving for Korean food. I'm originally from Korean so I know my stuff. Great food, great service and the chef is Korean so what else do you need ?
(4)Tim B.
Good solid Korean food. Crab ragoons were great. The age dashi tofu was lacking ginger and bonito flakes. The beef bimbap was excellent and I would go back. Staff was very friendly.
(4)Benjamin M.
Crap Rangoon! Hour and a half wait for delivery. The sushi was terrible. The crab Rangoon was the stalest, dryest, most terrible thing I've ever eaten. Our normal Japanese delivery was closed so we decided to try this place based on the great reviews. Huge mistake. What place is everyone going to? I must have ordered from their evil twin.
(1)Alejandro R.
I don't usually write reviews but it deserves a good review. I normally would not have walked in because it's across the street from a mall I don't usually go to. Regardless, the variety od sushi rolls was great and the taste was great to. Thumbs up.
(4)Diana D.
Stopped in for a "quick" to-go order on the way to meet friends at county fair. They really need to prepare to-go orders before pick-up orders as I sat and waited for sushi (uncooked food) for 20 minutes while pick-up orders were put next to me and sat for a while, waiting to be picked up. Korean BBQ looked interesting, if down by airport again, may dine in and see if service better.
(3)Vincent F.
I am fairly new to Korean BBQ. I've only been to one other Korean restaurant in Broward so I am pretty unbiased in my opinion of what the food should be. Well I have to say the food is good. I am again of the bugogi beef BBQ and the king James roll. I also like that they offer Japanese food as well. Unfortunately, the service is pretty bad. The waiters barely come to the table, which can be frustrating at times. If the service was better, I would have given more stars.
(3)Shuliu T.
really nice placeï¼ï¼The Korea foods are really native and not very expensive, I will come here very often!
(5)Ev R.
Great customer service. The food was fast and tasty. The price isn't bad either. Aged tofu was my favorite.
(5)Vince G.
Hard to find Korean food that can rival my mother in law's kitchen savviness and in that regard this place doesn't come close. However, it is still delicious and since my Kim-Chi momma is all the way in Seattle I will continue to settle. I normally get the daeji bulgogi (spicy pork) and I haven't been disappointed. It is a bit pricey, but I am ok with that considering there is no where else for me to eat delicious Korean in the 305. They serve sushi too, but so do hundreds of other places in Miami. Try something new.
(4)Rony M.
Most diners of Sushi Café/Shilla BBQ have probably never been to the gogi gui (grilled meat) side of the restaurant and why should they? Unless you've traveled to Miami's "scenic" Garment District or "partied" at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and SR-7 you've probably never even seen a living, breathing Korean. It's probably easier to catch a glimpse of a Unicorn. Who cares about horned horses without hands or the ability to through a decent cook-out I'd prefer to see a Korean aka the Texans of Asia any day. No they don't spit dip into empty pop bottles or call stem-cell researchers "baby-killers" but they do get drunk, and will use any excuse to grill something. If you've only been to the Sushi side, shame on you. I bet you could name at least 10 sushi/Thai slashies before stalling for time. How about Korean places? Maybe 1, probably 0? "Shirra" is much better, mostly because you get to grill meat a la Melting Pot. If you want to be half of a successful grilling duo like, Grilli Vanilli, you need to know what to order or you'll be making some expensive mistakes; Bulgogi - thin slices of marinated sirloin Galbi - marinated short ribs you cut with a pair of art class scissors. Samgyeopsal - thick-cut unsalted bacon. Great when you're in big groups, but can be overwhelming when 2 diners are rationed 8 pieces of bacon each. Cook this first, as it's deliciously evil to cook everything in bacon fat afterward. Don't be shy if the only thing you know how to do with chopsticks is stab, spoons are customary. You cook everything with fresh garlic, sliced jalapeno, and raw onions. Then slap it on a piece of lettuce with your desired amount of miso and/or chili paste and rip into it. + you get unlimited steamed rice and Banchan. The small veggie side dishes only come three ways; pickled, fermented or drowning in hot sauce. If you aren't getting drunk while BBQing, then it's not a BBQ. Try the Korean version of flavored sake, Baekseju or So-Ju, rice-vodka. I'd say try the K-beers too, but the management rarely stocks up on Cass, OB, or Hite. If you're not into do-it-yourself cooking try this; Danjang Gike - some swear by this mix of vegetables and soft tofu enhanced by spicy broth and ganjang (I know what you're thinking...it's a false cognate for soy sauce). Dolsot Bibimbap - fiery version of special fried rice served in a stone pot. Mandu - aka gyoza aka jiaozi aka potstickers served with chili-garlic dipping sauce. Ojingo Bokum - A hot (sensing a pattern yet) mixture of sautéed veggies and squid. I have to deduct a star because it looks like someone with a vision impairment tried to shoot targets off their tables with a flame thrower, they are all badly burned. They lose another one for making it a 2 order minimum to grill, each one is about $20. Definitely the best Korean restaurant in Dade-County...since Myung-Ga closed. It's a whole 'nother story when compared to the ones in Broward though.
(3)Katy D.
There was one review that scared me a little, was a bit skeptical about this place but ended up going inside since I was around the area. COULD NOT HAVE MADE A BETTER DECISION. To begin with, the servers were very friendly. A blonde girl helped me, excellent service. I decided to get the Mary roll and the enamorado roll. They tasted fresh and heavenly. Checked in, got free Thai donuts: delicious. A+ for this place. Will definitely come back, and will go out of my way to eat here.
(5)Zhi K.
Fun Fun Fun! The owners are extremely friendly and always greet my friends and I. The food is decent, and the prices are decent. Definitely try grilling it yourself if you have a large party! The bulgogi is delicious, and my personal favorite is the Jambong! Service is extremely quick, and the place is comfortable and is great for large parties!
(4)Michelle L.
Sushi Cafe: Quickly becoming one of my favorite spots. The place where everyone knows my name, lol. Went in yesterday for lunch to curb my sushi craving. Sat at the bar and spoke with all of the waiters and sushi chefs. Great ambiance and everyone is so friendly. 1980's music videos were playing on the TV screens, very cool! Ordered the coconut milk soup and Miami Caliente roll. Excellent if you like fried snapper. Great place if you're looking for a quick and hassle-free sushi experience.
(5)Felix J.
This place is great. Friendly, fresh, and unsuspecting based on the location. If you're close, you've lucked out! The fact they deliver makes it that much better for me. Although I've never tried their Korean menu, I can say that if it's as good as their sushi, then it must be fantastic!!! Friendly sushi chef once gave my daughter a nice slice of sashimi right off the salmon he was prepping. Made for a memorable experience.
(5)Sakura K.
Korean BBQ, the marinated bulgogi beef was tasty and thin. Loved the tofu side dish. The free Thai donuts were great, crispy outside and soft inside. The waiters were kind of slow, had to asked three times for a cup of ice.
(4)Antonio M.
So we're back in westchester about to jump on the highway and Barbie says " make a u turn, I want me some of that yummy sushi" . We used to come here back in the day...it's only gotten better. We had a Maduro Roll, a spicy crunchy, and a Matthew. Despite a packed house, the service was quick and friendly. Oh! And FREE Thai donuts just for checking in!
(5)Christopher K.
Absolutely worst Korean food I've ever had. Sushi and rolls suck too. Rice was mushy, ingredients not fresh.
(1)Amy L.
Don't EVER come here!!!!!! I've been waiting the food almost for an HOUR!!!!! The food finally came out, and I tasted it then it was the WORST food that I ever had!!!!!! I think the cook does NOT even know how to cook. Please, I am begging you people!!! Don't go to this restaurant!!!!!!!!!! Sucks!!!!!!!!!
(1)Raquel F.
Let me just say that I'm a huge fan of Sushi Cafe. This place has tons of sushi to choose from. Their menu shows all the pictures, which is definitely a plus in my book, and everything is always fresh. Love that they have takeout so you can order and pick up. Great prices too!!
(5)Tania G.
sushi cafe is a-ok... we tried the bagel roll and the maduro roll. both were very fresh. the crab rangoons were just right. i do wish that their eel sauce was a tad bit sweeter. solid spot to get some sushi.
(3)Cristy M.
I was introduced t Sushi Cafe before I had ever tasted sushi. My best friend who loved Sushi was at my house and looked up a Sushi place nearby and this place showed up. I began with trying little pieces here and there and I am now a Sushi lover. Sushi Cafe is in a somewhat "run down" strip mall right next to Mall of the Americas. You might say, do I really want to eat fish from this place? Well the answer is YES!!! The sushi here is super fresh!! The pricing is excellent, the quality superb, and the service outstanding. I have tried many sushi restaurants and always end up saying the Sushi Cafe is better. If you are in the area or in the mood for sushi come here! Also, they've started a Korean menu which Ive heard is really good too. Munji and the owner know be my name and they are super nice people. =)
(5)Sayuri H.
We always enjoy the dishes Korean chef cooks. He comes out from kitchen to greet us and ask how the food is from time to time. I love spicy seafood noodle soup, cold noodle, and Korean pancakes.
(4)Claudia S.
This is my absolute favorite sushi place in Miami. Fresh sushi, good prices, good service. The lunch menu is great! Haven't tried the Korean menu, but it seems to be good and authentic because I've been there many times and have seen large groups of Asians (I'm assuming Koreans) going into the Korean side of the restaurant. Highly recommend this place!
(5)ZS G.
I love this place for a last minute Korean food craving. Their selection for Korean bbq is good; price is decent. The food is not the best but it's not horrible. I love the tofu soup, the bulgogi rice dish and love the cold noodle appetizer. Their sushi menu is HUGE, I normally order the tuna sandwich which is good. The staff is a little slow but that's probably because they only have one server most of the time.
(5)art f.
Was definitely satisfied- food was great and service was good. Will be back. So glad to have finally found good Korean food in Miami!
(4)Sabrina L.
This place just keeps getting better! . I went back with my bff and the staff is so attentive!. and even though the menu hasn't changed much, I think they have a new chef and she is making some new rolls that are not on the menu! so if you are feeling a bit adventurous I would recommend you give it try! We went the safe route and tried our favorites which are the Steamed Shrimp Shumai, The Birthday Rolls and Spicy Tuna Roll. Everything was delicious, the rolls are a very good size. Always a pleasure visiting this establishment.
(5)Kris B.
Good food. The sushi was excellent and it was our first time eating Korean BBQ...It was very good, we went with kids so had the kitchen cook but next time we cook at the table
(4)Flora F.
I usually go there every month or so, and it has been great up till now. I ordered a soup to go and it was the worst meal ever. The soup was over salted, the rice cakes were missing, the meat was in huge chunks and not sliced as always. My favorite meal just got ruined and I am for sure not ordering it again! How sad
(1)Vicky L.
I went on 06.14.13, arriving an hour before closing. I had dinner at the barbecue table and was amazed. The food was great and the server was efficient and friendly. He even offered a cheaper item on the menu because it was the most traditional. The meat was good and had very tasty seasoning. It was also a plentiful portion so it could be shared by two people.
(5)Edward M.
Just moved to the area from California, with the heavy Latin population i felt Korean food would be far from obtainable here like Los Angeles. This place gave me a shining star of back home. Food was good and allowed me to just have a good time. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is because for some odd reason their were guitars and a drum set on a stage. A very odd place to have a band play. Karaoke would be much more fitting.
(4)Orlando R.
delicious food, presented well.
(5)Nicol S.
This place is fantastic. The sushi is really good, not great, but really good. The Korean food is delicious and authentic. I have really enjoyed going with a small group and doing the Korean barbecue, but I typically stop in for lunch and get a bibimbop that fills me up for the whole day and comes with heavenly sides of kimchi and pickles.
(4)Natalie Yaonan S.
I used to love this place, would go through traffic just to get a bowl of seafood tofu soup. And the previous owner was a really nice man, both of his sons worked there, and the service was excellent. Lately, I've been there a couple of times and I was so disappointed that I will never go back again. I went with me boyfriend about two weeks ago on a Monday during lunch and ordered 3 dishes, we waited for 40 minutes and no food was served, not even the appetizer dishes. And during the wait, no one came to check on us or offer us drinks. Finally our food arrived and we said we would take them to go and it took another 20 minutes. Weekday lunches are supposed to be short and sweet, and ours were dragged out for an hour and a half and we didn't event eat!!! Yesterday, I wanted to give it another try, so I went with my friends. When our food came, we didn't even have plates and chopsticks. The waitress literally put down our food and left. During our meal, we didn't see our waitress around, so everytime we need something, I need to get up and walk to the other side of the restaurant to get her. The food is still ok but I won't go again for the bad service.
(1)Jianan S.
This is a nice restaurant. The food is Okay. Not suprisingly good. But the manager is really really nice. We celebrated our friend's birthday here and he played a song using his electronical piano for my friend!!!
(3)Eddie S.
Fresh sushi and affordable prices. Love this little gem that typically doesn't get too full.
(4)Carmen D.
I don't know where to start. The food is authentic however prices are really high and I wasn't sure what I was paying extra for. You can save yourself some money and try the sushi cafe and korean restaurant across the street from mall of americas by flagler st. A disappointment to my pocket book indeed.
(3)Suyin D.
DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THESE RUDE PEOPLE! Today I ordered lunch at 1:21 pm and I ordered the following: * Rocky Roll * 2 orders of Edamame * Lunch special # 3 with White Rice * Age tofu Not only did my lunch take 1 hour and 40 mins to arrive, when I finally did get it the order was all wrong. What they sent was: * Miami Heat Roll * 2 orders of Edamame * Lunch special # 3 with CALIFORNIA ROLL * Age tofu, which was an ice brick by the time I got it. So I call and asked to speak to the manager, I was told that there were no managers available and then was put on the phone with the person that took my order. He told me that I was the one that screwed up my order and they he sent what I had asked for. Not only was he rude and completely unprofessional he never even apologized for the mistake. I use to order food from here almost everyday and then I moved away... However my office is now located within their delivery area and I was so happy to order from them again! What a disappointment this was! I hope that the owners read this post and realize that they just lost my business and the business of everyone in my office. Customer service is the key to a successful business! These peoples customer service skills are Non existent!!!!!!!!
(1)Anthony D.
What a pleasant surprise!!! Being in an area already saturated with Vaca Frita, Palomillas, Croquetas and Buchitos, I thought it was going to be a challenge to get our sushi on. Undaunted, I pulled out my trusty (most of the time) phone and clicked on YELP to help us do a search. Lo and behold, this little place popped up and the adventure was on. At first glance, you'd think, oh no, not again. No way is this little hole in a side strip mall in an adjacent parking lot to another bigger mall gonna have decent sushi but then, I was reminded of Hy Vong, the teeny tiny little hole in the hole of a wall on Calle 8 and I thought, f-ck it, let's go in and check it out. Good and Friendly Service: check. Cool Ambiance (Korean Idol Pop Star Search on the tv): check. Great sushi: triple check. Awesome little place that I will certainly return to during my next visit to MIA.
(5)Armando O.
Food was excellent! Every time I come here and try different rolls they are awesome. And for dessert, try the Thai Donuts!
(5)Richie A.
Many a sushi collection of tastes and favors - had to try 4 - dragon, king james, tekka and crazy crab . . . Also ordered the crab Rangoon Very good - would be back ( weekly ) if I lived nearby . . . very good - would love to had tried the menu over time.
(4)Carol A.
Great Korean food- Even my daughter who lived in Korea liked it. We loved the bulgogi and the side dishes, everything was made correctly. I tried a fish dish- which was also good, OH- And the jap chae (I probably spelled that wrong) was really good. best of all, the servings were large enough, unusual for US Korean food. The sushi looked good too.
(5)Emme R.
Still remains my favorite place. I just had the best crab ragoons (sp?) ever. They were deep fried and dripping grease just the way I like it. Oh, and it came with a side of finger licking good sweet and spicy sauce to dip it in. MmMmMm! My sushi didn't let me down either, a giant spicy tuna hand roll that filled me up half way down. I almost couldn't finish it. Note, I said ALMOST. My check came with a meager handful of candies. I walked away a little let down about that, and then I tried them. They were yummy guava candies. I can't even tell you what they were called because the name on it was in Japanese...or Korean, hell I don't even know, but was good!
(5)Danny N.
My old school sushi joint! Ume please!!
(4)R E.
Service was slow and prices high. Food was just okay
(2)Catherine C.
Their Korean food is good. The owners are very nice and friendly!
(4)Adam K.
Excellent food and service! I love coming here! The Korean bbq is great for big groups. They also have a projector to watch the games on. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Anne S.
A little too much rice on my rolls. (-) Chicken skewers were a little dry. (+) Sushi appetizer was goood! The white tuna looked...infected? or not fresh? But the salmon was really good. (-) King James roll very difficult to eat in one bite...too much rice and fake crab meat. (+) Tuna Tartar roll (I might've gotten the name of this wrong) was good.
(2)Alex M.
Best korean food in miami! I should know in was in Korea for 5 years!
(5)Tele D.
This place is truly a gem, excellent service, great food and fair prices. My wife and I enjoy very much both Japanese and Korean food. I'll definitely recommend it.
(5)Mike W.
Was disappointed on most recent visit. Went there because their Korean food has been so good in the past. The sushi has never been on par with some of the amazing sushi bars in Doral. But this time the meat quality didn't seem as good as in the past. And our tofu appetizer had a sauce that tasted more Chinese than Korean. Menu prices for both entrees (bulgogi, galbi) did not match the price on menu. We asked why, and were told the new owner changed prices in the computer but not yet on menus. I'm not optimistic about the new management of this place.
(2)Sydney M.
Awesome service and an overall great experience. Their menu is full of awesome sushi, and every time I go I order something new. The pricing is good, too! Not to mention karaoke on the weekends :) A must-go for sushi lovers
(5)Daniel L.
Short and sweet. This place has the best korean food i've had in miami. The sushi is nothing to write home about. Its expensive, but korean food always is. The kbbq and the dolsot bibimbap are legit. I was also impressed by the selection of panchan they had. For korean food, this place can't be beat.
(4)Krystyn P.
Let's make something clear. I was born in Seoul. I grew up with Korean food. The prospect of finding Korean food in Miami was very exciting. This was not Korean food. Okay, so it was called Bulgogi... but probably the driest, flavorless Bulgogi ever. Also, some of the dishes were flat out spelled wrong. Here's the deal - if you're not Korean - please don't attempt to make Korean food. It's just a simple fact that I've come across... and please don't get me started that Pei Wei is trying to make a Korean menu (what the hell is a Korean pepper?). Sushi is decent though - they probably should stick to just making that.
(2)Shibei R.
I always go to Sushi Cafe for Korean BBQ. It is a great place for family gathering or to entertain friends. The food is really fresh and the owners are super friendly. The only reason why I did not give it a 4 stars is because the service were not very good the past two times I went.
(3)Ibelise M.
Made a reservation, and actually got a little scared, the place was so empty at 5:30 we believed we had accidentally booked the entire restaurant. Turns out we were just early as hell. Quick great service, sweetest waiters/waitresses, sang happy birthday to the birthday girl without us even telling them(they must've overheard us talking) and the food was delicious. My first time but definitely not my last. We were there for about 4 hours(a big group of young kids just talking and enjoying the atmosphere) As we were concluding to go to round two of the night 9-10ish people started flowing in, A LOT. Nontheless, had a great night, finally got my hands on some green bottled soju, and feasted on some spidy dukbokki! See you next time~~
(5)Liza R.
Half Korean bbq/half sushi bar. You cant go wrong. Try the bbq with your choice of meat seared on electric griddles. The spicy pork is supremely spicy but all flavor. All bbq entrees come with equally palatable sides, my favorite Kim Chee. In my opinion 1 entree will fill up 2 people but you need to order 2 entrees to grill unless you have the kitchen prepare it for you. I recommend this restaurant for first timers since there are visual descriptions for each item.
(4)Diandra H.
I love Korean food. I love Korean food so much, i take it very seriously. I crave it more than I crave air. I LOVE KOREAN FOOD. And having lived in Los Angeles, I KNOW what real korean food is. So, I know when i'm being played. I have been looking for Korean food FOREVER since I moved to Miami and was told that such a thing doesn't exist. But I came across Shilla while driving to go see a movie at the Mall next door. I freaked at the word "Korean". Literally almost caused an accident. So I made it my mission to eat there. I finally was able to come the day my friends and I finished our Japanese 2 class. I was skipping my behind to the nearest table and knew exactly what I wanted...Bulgogi. That sweet marinated beef was calling my name. And when it appeared in front of me, I almost cried tears of joy. This is where things went wrong. It was tough. It was so tough, I actually spit it into a napkin. It was bland, had no sweetness to it. It tasted like shredded meat that was thrown around in a pan then put on my plate. This bulgogi was nothing like the local Ajumma's in K-town. What a waste of money... The only reason why I even gave this place 2 stars is because I did like their Banana Tempura and the fact that you can grill Kalbi yourself in the other room...but that's it. Haven't went back since. If you want tasty Korean food...I would suggest Yuki Hana on NW 87th Ave. NOW THAT is some good Korean food. Very delicious, and brought back memories of my time living in Los Angeles.
(2)Donald M.
Place has some good Korean food. Had the ghalbi. Good. Good Korean food... soups... side dishes... etc Has karaoke on one side. With real instruments. Bring your "A" game. will def come back again
(4)Marc R.
First off, I have two words to describe this place, "hands on". More about that in a second. Been here twice. First time went for the sushi and it was good but nothing to write home about. Second try, went for the BBQ. This is what I'm reviewing. I've never had Korean so it was all new to me and I don't know if this is typical but having a grill at your table and being able to do it yourself is genius. The interactive aspect is reason enough to come to this joint. I was part of a group of six so we all picked different meats to pass around and try. Short ribs were the best, spicy shredded pork yummy, pork belly was interesting to say the least, and chicken was ok. These meats come with a marinade sauce but I would recommend asking for some salt and pepper as the sauce they give you seems under seasoned. They also provide white rice and small side dishes like kimchee, tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber and onions, a couple others i don't recall right now and lettuce for wrapping. Our server was on top of things and extremely helpful with the menu and recommendations. This place also had one other thing going I thought was very cool. It sports a stage for live music but that's not the kicker. They let you use anything you want on stage as long as you ask. We had a couple musicians in our group and started jamming after dinner. That right there is totally awesome in my book. Talk about a hands on experience when it comes to dinner and music.
(4)Mike S.
I remember first comming here in 2008. We looked at the menu and there saw Vietnamese, Korean and Sushi? Was this place taken over by a Vietnamese person who kept the Korean menu items? Would it be properly prepared? Would it be safe eating the sushi here? In the end we decided to go to the Cuban restaurant next door. 3 years later, I visited the Home Depot nearby and saw Shilla pop up on the GPS. Since being deprived of real Korean food for so long and having sampled some strange interpretations of Korean food in Florida, Shilla was not bad. The banchan were scant, not fresh (discolored and wilted veggies, Kimchi had black spots) and tasted off. The soondubu tasted okay (better than Gabose) but the seafood could be better quality. It was also overpriced at $11. I think would return if in the area.
(3)Richard K.
This is a good restaurant. I do not understand why it is always empty. Maybe, it is not an optimal location. I am digressing. The restaurant is split into a side with a more Japanese theme and the other side with a setup for bigger groups and karaoke. The ambiance is very mellow making it a nice place to hold a conversation with friends. The service is nothing spectacular, but it is good enough not to go off on a rant. One thing cool about this place is the owner. He is very friendly and always encourages us to karaoke. Well one time, we obliged to his request. This place is unique because they have instruments along with the karaoke. My cousin played the bongo, another cousin on the keyboard, and the owner played the bass guitar. They were really good for jamming together for the first time. The owner plays a mean bass guitar. Every time I go here with friends, we always walk away happy with our food. We each have our signature Korean or Japanese dishes we each go for and each dish always hits the spot. My dish of choice is Duk Mandu Gook. It has dumplings, rice cakes, vegetables, and it comes in a really fresh light broth. I highly recommend this dish. This place rocks for karaoke and good Korean food.
(4)Betsy D.
Sushi was alright.
(2)Eileen A.
This review is for the Korean BBQ only. We decided to take a stroll to Shilla for dinner this week. The service was a bit awkward and unprofessional, but I wasn't expecting much after my first look at Shilla's facade. We had the short ribs and the shredded beef. The experience is fun because you get to cook everything yourself. I didn't care much for the seasoning on the meats (quite bland if you ask me). I would come back on a Karaoke night to give it another shot and experience what seems like would be a fun Karaoke night@
(3)Renzo D.
Amazing service with with even more amazing people and delicious food. You must go for karaoke and live music nights were the owners and staff jam with the clientele. One truly feels at home here, that is if home includes an awesome sushi and Korean hibachi menu!
(5)Monica B.
Tasteful sushi! CHECK-IN on Yelp and get Free Thai Doughnuts. This place is a hole in the wall, but I've been coming here since 2001. This last visit we had the Miami Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, and topped off with Banana Tempura Dessert. Everything was as good as always however, the waitress had a little trouble bringing back things when we requested them ie. napkins, soda refill and extra sauce. My husband ordered Teriyaki Chicken but he likes extra sauce to moisten the rice, but they took 20 minutes to bring it back to the table. According to the waitress, they ran out and the chef was making more. How can you possibly run out of Teriyaki sauce at an Asian restaurant?? Oh well, once it got there the taste was so good it made up for my husbands aggravation. Prices are between $7-$13 per roll. The place is a bit run down however cleanliness is evident when you walk back to the bathrooms. They also have Korean Bar B Q, but we've never tried anything on that menu. I must say I love both of their menus the Korean and the Sushi (Japanese) because each dish has it's own picture, this is always helpful. I would recommend this place for taste!
(4)Mi G.
First impression for a Friday night: Uhh, this resto is rather empty! Hmmm, maybe it's the rain, I deduced. Based on all the good reviews this restaurant received, I was hoping it'd be somewhat of a standout in this particular Miami area. I know the area, and it's somewhat dilapidated, so to hear so many good things about it propelled me to want to try it out even more. To my dismay, it didn't live up to my expectation--then again, I have pretty high expectations when it comes to korean bbq & sushi. What can I say, I've been spoiled by living in ATL! :P First off, we tried the Chef's assorted 15 piece sushi. I can't remember everything it had--definitely it wasn't the best, but props to them for trying and keeping it fresh. Steer clear from the tuna and replace it with something else! It was VERY chewy! We also wanted to try out the DIY BBQ as well but were told that we'd have to have two orders, WTH? I can't believe they were turning down money! We opted for the kitchen-made bulgogi instead. One bite, and I made my BF eat the rest. Under no circumstance or recipe should the bulgogi be this powdery! We finished off with Salmon salad and soy dressing (NOT on the menu). It normally comes with tuna, but salmon replacement is highly recommended! Overall, I highly doubt the owners were Koreans. Some real Koreans need to come to this joint and show Miami what Korean BBQ is all about! Sushi is okay, but not terrible. Service was good, if only the food came out fast enough. Better luck next time, guys! Miamians, come to Atlanta so we can show you all what BBQ is all about!
(3)Jason L.
So far the best tasting Korean food in southeast Florida. Not that I'm saying it tastes great but better than everything else. Honestly if this place was in Los Angeles they would get 2 star but in southeast Florida its golden!
(4)Adam C.
Ok, this is the only authentic Korean bbq in the Miami area, as far as I'm concerned. Having gone to school in an area of L.A. called Koreatown, and befriending many many Korean classmates, I'm somewhat of a Korean bbq snob/expert. Last Sunday, a friend and I decided to go for lunch. The banchan (korean small appetizers) was pretty good; kimchi, radish, pickles, fish cake, and this rice gelatin stuff with soy sauce on it. We decided to grill at the table, and got the kalbi (bone in-beef rib, marinated in sweet sauce) and spicy pork. Two giant plates of meat came out, with romaine lettuce leaves (to wrap the meat in), soybean paste, jalapenos, and garlic. I was pleasantly surprised. It made me miss Los Angeles. Both meats were marinated to perfection. The Korean waitress helped us round-eye with the grilling, making sure to flip the meat before it turned into charcoal. At first, I thought it was a little expensive. Each plate of meat was about $17.00. In Los Angeles, they offer multiple cuts of meat, all you can eat, for $15. The amount of food at Shilla matched the amount I'd eat at an AYCE joint, for the same price, but it didn't offer the chance to sample several types of meat. I'm definitely going back. Next time I have to sample the bibimbap and soon tofu. By the way, the food was very fresh, and of high quality. It was sad that we were the only people on the Korean side. There were a few on the sushi side. Expand your horizons Miami! Go try Korean BBQ!
(5)Carlos A.
I took my wife here for her birthday. We both had a great time. The staff was friendly. The menu had pictures which made ordering so easy. The place had bright colors, and an asian feel. Really liked it would go back. The food was excellent. aguiarlawoffice.com
(5)Gus M.
This place is pretty darn good for being in the heart of the area across the slum known as Mall of the Americas. I had 30 minutes for lunch, and I went inside asking the sushi chef how long it would take. She told me less than 10 minutes. I skimmed through the menu and ordered the Doral (salmon, crab, lettuce, cucumber, scallions, cream cheese, mayo and masago) and Miami Heat (crab tempura, cucumber, scallions and spicy mayo) rolls. They were immediately prepared, and I was charged in the meantime by the extremely friendly staff. I rushed back to work and opened up the box-o-sushi. Everything looked extremely fresh and well prepared. Out of the two, the Doral roll was very, very fresh and full of flavor. Unfortunately, I do feel like the cream cheese is too much in this roll, and next time I'd ask for it without cream cheese. The Miami Heat roll was the simpler of the two, but it was packing flavor. The crab tempura was excellent, and stood out in the roll extremely well. Anytime I have a lengthy lunch break at work, I will most definitely be hitting up this spot. The only downside is that it was a little expensive, but they do offer some sweet deals for lunch (11AM-3PM). I also noticed some odd sushi creations, like the "Maduro" (crab, cream cheese, avocado and topped with sweet plantain), which I would never go near, and an egg omelet roll. Yeah. Odd.
(4)Jordan N.
Can anyone explain this to me? This restaurant is not listed in the Miami New Times. It's not even listed in the Miami Herald! The fact that it's a Korean restaurant in a Latin Miami is enough of a reason for it to be listed! And on top of that, the food is GOOD! The Miami Herald gave Myung Ga Tofu & BBQ Restaurant of Weston a great ranking of 3 1/2 stars out of 4, but I've been there. And I went here. And I can tell you that this one would have gotten a 4 by comparison. One thing that baffles me is that virtually nobody in the press knows about this restaurant and it has been in business for 18 years?!?! How is this possible? Anyways, there was a Korean movie playing and there's no romantic music backdrop. That's true. But this is an authentic Korean experience! I had the heimul jungol (boiled mix sea food casserole that has fish, shrimp, crab, mixed vegetables, tofu, squid) and it was good! Yes, maybe they should have used the jumbo shrimp and not the classic tiny shrimp many people find in the fried rice at chinese restaurants. But despite that, I cannot lie and say it was bad. It was good. And it was priced at $30 which is reasonable considering it's a HUGE bowl of this spicy seafood stew big enough for 2 people. (word of caution: do not get this dish if you plan to go out with a date unless if your date would not mind you pigging out with your hands - the crabs had to be opened by hand or teeth and this is easy to do since the crab has a soft shell due to the fact that it had been cooked thoroughly in the stew - but this is very messy) But my personal opinion tells me that the bulgoki here would have been even better as the table behind me had it and there was something about the smell of the bulgoki that made this extremely full guy salivate! This Korean restaurant is recommended. But keep the mind that Korean restaurants are generally expensive, and that Myung Ga in Weston is no exception. Another thing to note here is that this family restaurant charges a 15 percent tip with the bill, which is fine with me since the service was good. If you want the bang for your buck, come during lunch as they have lunch specials for $6.75.
(3)Jackie B.
The best sushi. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner. Have tried other sushi bars all over Florida and none compare to this one.
(5)Tom N.
Coming from California on business trip and browsing on yelp for good Korean restaurant, It's hard to believe how this place received such a high rating. It seemed like no one around when I walked in and all the staffs gathered around like nothing to do. I ordered the pancake with oyester, taste not fresh, then I ordered seafood tofu soup, I guess in their menu seafood means frozen shrimps only. So boring place and food, no 2nd chance for sushi, so no commment on sushi.
(2)Alejandra M.
Very nice Sushi place in Miami. This place is not the place to go on a first date or anything close to a special date. The restaurant needs some cosmetic work. It's very plane! However, the food is great. The rools are AWESOME. Great size and FRESH! The service is good. I have tried lunch and dinner and service is good. Try the Birthday Roll, is my favorite!!!
(5)Luis M.
They still got it, food is fire
(4)Cindy Y.
Craving Korean food, I went there today with my brother and sister for lunch. I got myself a dolsot bibimbap, my sister got a kimchi chigae and my brother got an order of bulgogi. (JSYK, it costs a few dollars extra to cook the bulgogi/galbi/samgyeopsal yourself; you'll be taken to the other side of the restaurant, which is remotely bigger.) We started out with a spring roll appetizer ($4.5). It came with three rolls, and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. It was okay... It was filled with veggies and kinda mushy on the inside though. I probably should've ordered dessert instead, since I wanted some, but opted not to. My bibimbap ($11) was really good.... the crunchy rice on the bottom, the nice toppings-- it was all really filling. I really enjoyed it. My sister's chigae (...$13? Forgot.) was also really good too. It's not really spicy (although kimchi isn't that spicy to begin with), but it's still lots of flavor. There's pork pieces, tofu, onions, kimchi (duh) and rice cakes in it. It's a pretty big pot; enough to share between two or three people as a side soup or something if you wanted to instead of ordering it for yourself. My brother's bulgogi ($13?) was also surprisingly good too. The meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. Each order comes with a side of rice (not with my bibimbap in this case) and banchan-- kimchi, bean sprouts, lightly marinated cucumber, acorn jelly and so on. No refills though; at least I don't think so. You can try asking, but I didn't. The staff that work there are really nice. The place is pretty small on the right half of the restaurant. There's probably like 10 small tables if I recall correctly. But there's lots of entertainment (tv screens) and a really nice ambiance too. They also serve Thai and Japanese food too if you're not interested in the Korean. The prices aren't bad. The Korean stuff are a few dollars cheaper than Gabose in Lauderhill, and in my case, a lot closer within my vicinity too (although I still had to drive a few good miles). But the Korean menu isn't as extensive as Gabose's. I'd definitely come back again, trying other stuff out.
(4)Phillip S.
I've only been to this place one time and I absolutely cannot wait to go back again! Probably one of the best Sushi places in all of Miami! Very generous staff and great tasting Sushi. Best part....I live right around the corner lol. Highly recommended!
(5)Janelle B.
Aaaaaahhhhh Sushi Cafe never fails!!! It's fresh, inexpensive and the service is great! Check in and get a free order of Thai donuts!
(5)Cathleen P.
Don't let its location in a nondescript strip mall deter you, this place is fantastic! It is my go-to place for sushi and Korean food. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. If you go, make sure you ask your server for both menus. They have separate menus for sushi items and Korean items, which means plenty of options for everyone. They also have a great selection of beer and sake. Give Shilla a try, and I promise you'll be back for more!
(5)Esther K.
Amazing Kalbi. So happy to have found this place in Miami... I think it's the only Korean restaurant!!!! I've eaten at Korean restaurants in New York and LA and it is a relief that this place exists!!!!!! YUMMMYYYYYYYYYYYY
(5)Stephanie G.
I love Sushi Cafe!! Besides the fact that it's near my home it's cheap!! The sushi is delicious and the staff is very friendly. The location of this place kind of makes you want to turn away, but once you're inside it's a completely different atmosphere. I've tried a lot of rolls and sushi here and I can tell you they are all great! I have never tried the Korean food so I can't vouch for that. But if you are looking for cheap, delicious sushi then come here!!
(4)James E.
So, we were at Tiger Direct and hungry. Fired up the ol' Yelp app and looked around the area. This place sounded interesting and ha d some good reviews. It is just a little suburban style strp-center place, but nicely appointed inside. The food is very good and flavorful. We tried mainly Korean fare, along with a kimchee roll. The edemame was a little light on flavor. The seafood pancake is awesome. The beef is very good, as well, with a bit of an interesting sweet flavor. Service is nice, as it is in most Asian restaurants. Definitely want to go back.
(4)Lauren B.
The Galbi was great. Reasonably priced Hite's and the Korean pancake was excellent. We will be back.
(4)dan a.
i like this place a lot. despite the name "sushi cafe", my buddy and i came here for korean food. i had the bulgogi and he had the spicy pork. both weren't anything amazing, but definitely good (tasting and sized) dishes for lunch. i'm from out of town, and work where there aren't too many good korean places to eat for lunch. so i definitely appreciate and will be back next visit.
(4)Katherine C.
It's hard to find a good, clean, fresh and affordable Sushi spot Open Late near Miami Springs... but luckily for Yelp..I found Sushi Cafe! I must say this place met all of my criterias above. The Sushi menu had a really good variety of rolls, hand rolls and combination platters. The prices were about a dollar more than what I'm use to at Iron Sushi..but the portions were bigger and there was table service..which I might add was very good, friendly and quick. The 80's music videos also kept it fun. I ordered the SashimI appetizer and the pieces were not only extremely FRESH but also a nice thick size. Although it was cut in 9 pieces it could have been 12 pieces easy! 2nd appetizer was Gyoza or chicken dumplings..which were really good. We also ordered a spicy tuna roll which was GREAT and (2) Spicy Crunchy rolls which were OK.. we didn't know the entire roll was fried and fish cooked. Total check was $44 for 5 dishes and diet coke! Definitely would come back if around neighborhood.
(5)Kamin A.
The restaurant atmosphere was very much like I would expect to see in Korea. Little place but the food and service is amazing. The atmosphere is renascent of something I saw in a Korean street restaurant. The food was prepared as I would expect my Korean mother would. The menu is vast and the correct Korean names are used. The Bulgogi and the ddopokei were perfect! I will never tell my mother,but they would give here a run for her money. The entrées are large and served family style. I could have done with a larger portion for sides, but I was still stuffed! It reminded me of eating at home with mom. Only bad things I noticed. The restaurant side was a little dark and the air conditioning could have been better since the Miami air is very hit and humid.
(4)Ven H.
Good for lunch. So many choices to choose from. Mix of Japanese and Korean. I ordered a unagi don (eel with sushi rice), it was ok. My friend ordered some tofu as an appetizer, it looked amazing. Orders came kind of slow though. Took us more than an hour to finish our lunch. Would go back for lunch again. And maybe try some Korean bbq.
(4)Mike A.
Most likely this place was once a star, but there is no way this place is deserving of a high rating today. I was in the mood for some sushi and based on reviews: ended up here. First of all this is not a true sushi restaurant, unless I visited on an off day and actual sushi chefs come in during the weekend? I decided to order an item from the Korean Q menu and some sushi as well. It seemed that my sushi order inconvenienced the staff, as the restaurant was deserted mid-week evening and the staff was busy eating/chatting. The sushi "chef", which is a stretch, came out from the back and continued eating her snack/dinner, but she was nice enough to duck underneath the counter most of the time. The last thing a patron wants to see is a server or cook/chef eating, while they are supposed to be making your meal. I assumed during her several trips to the back, she washed her hands before making me rolls. The sushi was bland and worse than one would find at an all you can eat buffet! The Korean Q was decent, but due to some miscommunication in the back, my food came out first and then later they brought out the sides. At $22 for the dish, it was WAY overpriced. Service was non-existent, with the server's sole role: taking order, bringing drink and bringing the check. Food was delivered by a runner. No one bothered to check on me or get a refill on my drink. If back in the area, there is no way I am eating here again.
(1)Omar V.
Great place for Korean bbq, i went a while back. I ordered the chicken bulgogi and it was amazing! I loved the atmosphere to the place, it was quiet and a little secluded ( its located across the street from mall of the americas in a small shopping plaza). The customer service was average. I enjoyed the little Korean candies they gave us with our check. I would definitely go back and recommend it to anyone who's looking for some Korean bbq for lunch or a quiet dinner.
(4)Emma S.
WHOO. WHOO WHOO WHOO. i am currently making that sound thinking about the food here. good shit. so we came here crack in the mornin 2 minutes after they just opened up. the place was actually pretty generic looking nothing special on the inside but sometimes you have to try out holes in wall like this to find gold. so we were served the sort of little typical korean appetizers or tasters i guess, that's how our waiter explained it, anyways they were soooo bad. we all wanted to throw up eating it. not to be rude but they just tasted fermented and disgusting. we wanted to leave right there but we stuck around and ordered a few things. we ordered the miso soup, the Korean short rib, Jampong soup, Veggie Dolsot Bibimbab with tofu, and Bolgoki Beef. to start the miso soup was watery and tastless but it still was kind of like miso soup so i enjoyed it's slight resemblence. the Bolgoki Beef had an unsual mushy gritty texture, there was lack of beef flavor, and we wouldn't bother getting it again. but for everything the Bolgoki lacked the korean short freaking made up for it. IT WAS INSANE. oh my god it was sweet and tender and the flavor was just so delicious it made you want to eat the whole damn platter by yourself. next the Dolsot Bibimbab with tofu was really good too. it came in this huge sizzling stone bowl with a whole bunch of shredded carrot, mushroom, and other good veggies. and i really was kind of intimidated i had no freaking idea how to eat the thing. but our waiter guided us and said that they cracked a raw egg in the middle so i would i have to stir the rice around to cook the egg. then i could season it however i wanted it with hot chili sauce or soy sauce. it was soooo good. kind of like a more earthy version of fried rice but because the egg cooked in the rice it made it really light and delicious. good alternative for a vegetarian! then last the Jampong soup was huge! in flavor and in size. it came in theis huge bowl bigger than your face and i guess it was one of those family dishes because there is no way that that was for one person. anyways it was red hot spicy and delicious!! it had these ginormously thick noodles that stretched a foot long along with all these other little goodies like mussels, baby scallops, and bell peppers. but the broth was really where it was at. it was spicy and tangy and just plain good. would definitely get again! lastly to top it off we got an order of Thai donuts because i'd never had before and being a donut fanatic i figured that i might as well. and let me tell you OH MY FREAKING GOD. it is nothing like i've had before. insane. so insane after my first bite i just stared at the wall for a second contemplating life and why thai donuts had never been a part of it. not going to lie i took the whole platter and practically ate it myself. my dad said it was the closest thing he's ever found to taste like the Beignets they have in New Orleans(other thing on my foodie bucket list) and i'm pleased to know something as beautiful as this exists. the bits of dough were like warm chewy air pockets of goodness topped with confection sugar and once you dip it in that stupidly delicious condensed milk it's all over. will definitely be coming back!!!
(5)Giraldo G.
What I can say another great place found it in Yelp. The staff very friendly our waiter Alberto and the other one I forget to ask him his name were excellent. When We have questions about the menu They give us all the information without any rush. The plum wine you need to ask for it I can't describe something that you need to taste and smell it. We order Miso soup like always in a sushi place to warm my belly was plenty of tofu. Then special fried rice was made it with crab, shrimp, vegetable and others meats. We order the King James Roll was the most popular in the reviews and We aren't disappointed was delicious. Them We must try some Japanese BBQ so We want to try the Galbi is a short ribs in japanese sauce made it in the kitchen because We are very lazy lol. They gave us white rice and 5 differents side dishes. Yeah A lot the food. We don't have space for dessert but is FREE jajajajja is you check in is no longer the free dessert but if you said that you are a Yelper they will give u Free Thai donuts. And then for first time We fight when came the bill jajajajja yeap fighting for the guava candies with the bill. We always left the mint in other restaurants but no here. The prices are good. The decoration and the restaurant look nice inside. So if you are craving good sushi, you want to try Japanese BBQ. You need to try this place the staff, the food even the bill was great. For sure We are going to come back We want to try more dishes in this place.
(5)Claudia D.
Good food. Very clean and good service. It has a broad variety of dishes, including Korean. We really liked the doughnuts with sweet milk.
(5)Grace S.
Back at my favorite sushi spot!! Just ordered the King James rolls or the first time!! Best roll I've ever had!!!
(5)Sung Y.
The choices for Korean seem to be limited in Miami. It was between this place and another place close by that had a fusion Korean and Latin menu?? Shilla serves two menus with an extensive sushi menu and a fairly limited Korean menu with the main staples like bibimbab, tofu soup, and grilled meats. The interior is clean but dated. We ordered ddukbokki, mool naeng myun, and kalbi from the kitchen. Keep in mind this rating is strictly based on the Korean menu and items we ordered. We did not try the sushi so I cannot comment or rate the quality of sushi here. The ddukbokki wasn't too spicy and had a ramen seasoning flavor. Not the best or the worst I've had. Banchan a were pretty meager with 4 dishes (Kimchee, radish Kimchee, fish cake, and cucumber). Taste wasn't very good. Kimchee was bad! The kalbi was grilled well and had a good flavor. Portion was also good. Naeng myun was terrible and my wife could only eat 2 bites before giving up! I would not recommend this place if you are looking for Korean food in Miami.
(2)De'Leisa N.
I would really like to give this place a strong 2.5. We arrived into Miami Port and I wanted my mother to get Korean food for her birthday since she doesn't get to a lot of places staying in DelRay Beach, FL. We were seated immediately and escorted to the BBQ tables since we were unsure about what we wanted. They brought my a glass of lemonade that had some black particles in it - the waiter apologized and brought me out a new one. He also brought out our Korean sides - the kimchee was on the verge of going extremely sour. Some people like older and sourer tasting kimchee - I on the other hand like freshly made kimchee. So, that could be a preference. My Korean mother prefers fresh kimchee as well. The Tofu was overcooked. The cucumbers were ok, Our main course was the black bean noodles, bimbimbap, chicken hibachi and the ACA roll. We ordered a lot because like I said earlier my mother doesnt get to eat a lot of great Korean food out here. The black bean noodles were too sweet and overly saucy. The bimbimbap lacked a lot of fresh cut veggies that we are used too. The chicken hibachi was actually good but we were looking for great korean food. This is the only reason they got a 2.5 instead of a 2. The ACA roll was good as well. This place wasn't terrible. It could be a little bit cleaner. The bathrooms tell me a lot and there was a lingering "I havent been cleaned in weeks" smell. This place isnt great for great korean food but I am sure they will please the masses that have not had authentic Korean food.
(2)Rafael P.
Horrible experience. I ordered a Shrimp Tempura roll over the phone and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. I get there in 20 minutes, I ask for my order, and I'm told that there's a $20 minimum for the card. Then I asked why I wasn't told this over the phone and I pointed to a sign they had on a wall that said "$10 Minimum for Credit Cards", the lady at the register quickly said "We just changed it. It $20 now." Luckily for them, I really wanted sushi, so I ordered another roll (Dragon Tempura). I noticed it was taking them an unusual amount of time to make my roll, so I ask what was taking so long, to which the lady responds "we making you two rolls." Apparently, they didn't have the first one ready. When they finally finished, this lady puts the food into a plastic bag. She ties the bag at the top and holds the top of the bag in a way that I could only grab it through the loop that she made available through her wonderful bag tying technique. The sad part is that she didn't tie the bag correctly, so the bag dropped to the floor when she let go of it, and half of the food is scattered on the floor. I politely asked her to make me another roll and she said "sure. if you pay for it." With that, I just stormed out of there and I will never return! The worst customer experience at a Miami Sushi restaurant!
(1)David P.
Don't let the location in a strip mall fool you..... This is a hidden sushi and sashimi restaurant down here in the Doral/Fontainebleau area. So glad my host at the Airbnb mentioned it to me. I am a massive sushi fan and this place did not disappoint!! Tried a sampling of the sushi and sashimi and the fish is INCREDIBLY fresh, flavors are bold & complex in their sauces. One of the best places I've been to and that's says ALOT!! I've been to over 100+ sushi places around the world and this is top 3 for sure!! Loved the ambience if this place and they have new current hot type plates in the table that are smokeless for Korean BBQ and don't need fans too!! Check my pics to understand the food and vibe!!
(5)Carol M.
I came to this restaurant on a weekday to have lunch. I had previously tried it a few years back and did not like it that much but seeing all the raving reviews I decided to give it another try. I arrived almost at 3:00 pm and when entering the restaurant smelled a little fishy, you know that smell that lingers on some seafood places, well, I felt it here. Nevertheless I sat and ordered the spicy combo lunch special which came with miso soup, salad and two sushi rolls. The sizes were generous and the rolls themselves were ok, not great. After finished eating I had to wait a while for the server, which only came to my table when I call him but otherwise was completely oblivious to my presence. Overall the food, service and prices were just ok.
(3)Jimmy G.
Yummy sushi! It's a small hole in the wall hidden gem. Didn't think the sushi here would good. The crab rangoons are really good. Crispy, chunky - it had more crab than cream cheese. Also tried the Ebi tempura appetizer. Good as well. Wished the sweet potatoes were cooked a little more. They were a bit al dente. Order the Miami caliente hand roll! IT SO GOOOOD! Especially dipped in ponzu sauce. I also had the dragon roll, Florida roll, fried bagel roll (REALLY GOOD TOO) They also do delivery which is a big plus!
(4)Marcus Z.
I came here because I miss Korean barbecue in the Ktown in DC so much. After searching the whole south Miami area, I found out that this place seemed to have the best reviews. The layout of the restaurant is kind of bazaar, the first room you entered is actually dedicated to Japanese sushi (bad sign *cough* pan-Asian restaurant=disgustingness *cough cough*). I told the waiter that I'm here for the Korean barbecue and the waiter took me to a second room. (Real Asian dining in there! Yay! No one grill their barbecue on their table? Nay!) Sitting down, the waiter brought us the menu, the selections seem very Korean, the Korean seafood pancake, Korean spicy tofu soup, and of course KOREAN BBQ! But, there is always a but, they charge a few dollars more if you want to grill the BBQ on your table, and if you have them grilled in the kitchen, you get a cheaper price. So apparently the restaurant wants you to have the BBQ prepared in the kitchen, which takes away the fun of doing Korean BBQ. "But as long as the food is good" I said to myself and order the BBQ, seafood pancake and tofu soup. First up, the waiter brought the kimchi as a free appetizer, with pickled tofu, Napa cabbage and sprouts. I stopped after the first bite, because I am 80% sure that it went bad long time ago because of the stinky taste. "But as long as my paid food is good" I said to myself. The seafood pancake is very good, as good as what I had before. However, one of the material in the tofu soup is the kimchi so the soup stinks too. The BBQ is nothing like what I have had before, the flavor is not bad but it is way too spicy. I felt that they were using cheap Korean Tabasco, and the chef put too much starch over to the meat. epic fail. At the end of the meal, the chef came out to greet me(he thought I was Korean). But I was more surprised that HE is Korean. And I have to give the place an F.
(2)Jiten S.
Stopped by here yesterday to get some Korean BBQ. Excellent choice! Simple sushi/korean joint in a sideline shopping plaza. If you're looking for a rather excitingly authentic Korean adventure, order a Hite beer and a shot of Soji and have it bomb-style. Servers were admirably friendly in assisting us with menu selections, helping my comrades and I feel right at home. Ended up opting for the Daiji Bulkogi. Portioning was more than fair (ended up taking some to-go) and the sides were supreme. Beef was finely chopped but was a bit bland. Server immediately brought a nice tangy spicy sauce to remedy the problem. Kimchi, tofu, and noodles were among the sides. Kimchi was prepared with the perfect level of acidity and crunch, while the tofu might have enjoyed a sturdier consistency. Was lucky enough to order and savor the delicious bubble tea smoothie. If you're looking for a nice specialty beverage, have a go at the coconut smoothie with bubbles. Looking forward to coming back and trying the sushi as there seemed to be a comfortably wide variety on the menu.
(5)evelyne k.
Came with several friends to catch up in a long time. Pretty spacious for such a get-together and amazing service with very generous portioned items!! Completely forgot to take pictures of main dishes, but here is the one of dessert :) FYI cook your own bbq at your table is a must!
(5)Samuel T.
This place is horrible...I am 5 mins removed from eating what I consider well below sub par sushi. The tuna was out of a can and tasted spoiled. I ordered 2 bottles of water and only received one. And as per my online instruction to not knock on the main door of my house they did it anyway. I don't like giving bad reviews but for the price we deserve better than this. Please save your self a horrible experience and find yourself another option.w
(1)Daria G.
Been here a few times and I've always enjoyed it. The food is delicious, the restaurant is clean, the bathroom is clean and whenever I go there's always a BBQ table available. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
(5)Rebecca L.
Great food, extremely friendly staff whom were all accommodating. Dessert the banana cheesecake tempura was sinfully outstanding and worth it.
(5)Tami V.
I come here alot, the sushi is great and not too expensive, but i would stay away from the gyoza (it gave me food poisoning once). Besides that, service could be better, but it's still my go to sushi place when I'm around Mall of the Americas.
(4)Sandra C.
Superb! Food is fresh, sushi amazing! Servers are friendly, The atmosphere is cozy, And the improvised live music made it an extraordinary experience.. Loved it!
(5)Claudia T.
Love this place, food is amazing the staff is very welcoming and good at what they do. The women I charge of making the sushi makes sure of what you want and is quite fast.. Me and my husband love this place!
(5)Michael H.
Damn good Korean BBQ. I've been here on two occasions, and both times have only ordered from the Korean menu. Bibimbap -- 2/5 Ordered on both visits. Can only speak for the first order and it wasn't very good. The rice texture was off (a bit mushy -- maybe they used too much water in the cooker). Definitely not memorable, because I don't even remember what was in it. What I do remember is wishing I had ordered something else. Bulgogi -- 4/5 Ordered on the second visit. Satisfactory -- it's hard to go wrong with meats grilled on the table. As long as the meat is fresh and the seasoning isn't overwhelming, I'm a happy table griller. Galbi -- 5/5 Ordered on the second visit. Temporarily satisfied my galbi craving. Perfectly salty, garlicky, and sweet (my stomach just growled). Mulnangmyeon -- 2/5 Ordered on the second visit. The soup wasn't tart enough for my liking. The noodles simply sucked; buckwheat noodles should be cholgi cholgi (chewy, rubbery) but these were too soft. Maybe they waited too long to bring it out. Soondubu -- 3/5 Ordered on both visits. Not the best I've had, but also not the worst. I'd rather go to Bistro Bul Go Gi for soondubu. Soju -- 10/10 The servers are friendly and attentive. The grills are perfect -- ours in particular did not have a range hood above it but the smoke still cleared pretty quickly. Looking forward to coming back!
(4)Karina E.
This was the first place I'd tried Korean food and outdid not disappoint. All that I ate was delicious and the lettuce wraps were really good with the pork and the kimchi. Portions are also adequate for the pricing. 4* since it was but untidy upon arrival. Service was good. Food was delicious.
(4)Felipe Z.
Where you looking for authentic Korean BBQ? Look no more! This place has got and more. I've been here multiple times and this place is always packed with Koreans so you know this place is legit. My knowledge of good Korean BBQ is not as vast as those from the West Coast were this food is more common but let me tell you that you can't go wrong here. I have ventured around the city for Korean grub like Bulgoki and Bo Saam just to name a few and the freshness and authenticity of the taste is second to none here. The ingredients and sides are brought to you in a cart for you to cook in a grill in the center of the table. They come marinated all you do is pick up the tongs and go to work! It's a fun experience for a group of friends to enjoy good food and drinks and a reasonable cost. It's located across from Mall of the Americas not the snazziest area in town but well worth it.
(5)Morgan C.
I am in Miami (for the first time) on business and looked into having dinner delivered to my hotel. I found this place and used Yelp's new ordering app Eat24 (which is also fantastic). My sushi was guaranteed in 60 minutes and it came somewhere around 45. The delivery man was very nice and friendly, and came right into the lobby as I had hoped. I ordered the "Birthday roll" and the "captain crunch roll" because my eyes were a bit bigger than my stomach- but these rolls were fantastic. Some of the best sushi I've ever had and would definitely order again if I'm back in the area! Beautiful presentation even for takeout/delivery!
(5)Murielle D.
This place is affordable and has great sushi! I really loved the volcano roll, and the service was timely. The waiter was very attentive also. Overall I'd recommend this place and continue going there to eat some great sushi. They have a great selection on the menu as well. Enjoy!
(5)Laura P.
I love this place! The food is delicious, their Enamorado roll, King James roll, and Monster shrimp rolls are my favorite. Defienetly must go!
(5)Kimberly K.
so two very trustworthy Asian foodie friends of mine told me sushi cafe has yum Korean BBQ, something that isn't common in Miamk and that I've been on the hunt for! This place has a nice family owned business feel, which it is hehe. There's two rooms, a sushi room where there's a sushi bar upon entrance and a second room for Korean BBQ, meaning all the tables have a mini grill. Although it's a small place, no bigger than your Denny's, it's still great for big parties because you can simply put the tables together! It was actually a full house on the Korean BBQ side when I walked in at 8. I decided to put their pa jeong (Korean seafood pancake) and galby BBQ (ribs) to the test. The pa jeong came out sooner than expected, which was splendid for a full house! I love the sauce they made for it, every kitchen makes their own sauce differently. I also enjoyed how there was plenty of squid in the pancake! :D I highly recommend anyone dining with a party of 3 or more to get this as an appetizer because it's rather big, unless a party of 2 of y'all are big eaters lol. But honestly, pa jeong doesn't taste as good the day over, it's a fried pancake filled with seafood, so it's better to finish it. They serve five little BBQ appetizer dishes prior to serving the galby. Then they serve one bowl of rice, a basket FILLED with lettuce so you can make your own wraps if you wish, garlic gloves, onion, Jalepeno, and the galby sauce on the side. I grilled the galby medium rare WITH the sauce on it so the flavor really soaked in. Since they marinate the ribs for you beforehand, I grilled some without sauce as well, to see how well they marinated it. Both tasted FANTASTIC! I love their marinating, that delicious semi sweet taste which galby SHOULD have. The sauce only makes it better! I also appreciate how every piece of lettuce was clean and fresh, not a single trace of rotting whatsoever! The server always refilled my table's water without me having to ask and checked up on us periodically, too. :) We finished off with Thai donuts, great way to end the meal. It's so cute how they put a smiley face in the condense milk, I've never had Thai donuts served to me with such happiness. it made the dessert more enjoyable! Little things make a big difference :3
(5)Sunni W.
Great tofu soondubu and bulkogi. Average price for Miami area. Great service! Restaurant has 2 sides, one for sushi/ one for table cooking. Also recommend bulkogi kimbap along with seafood stew.
(5)Yasser R.
One of, if not the best sushi place in town. I try to visit every time I'm in town. It's a very unassuming place, but their quality is ridiculous. My favorites are the dragon and the maduro (sweet plantain) rolls. Thai donuts if you want to further indulge in gluttony.
(5)Pete P.
Don't be fooled by its location. Sushi Cafe is a completely amazing. We ordered from each menu( Japanese and Korean ) the gyoza was great, we couldn't decide between fried or steamed so out waitress surprised us with some of each. The Korean beef BBQ ribs were of the hook. The sushi was fresh and the portions were big. Definitely making this a regular on my restaurant list.
(5)Jeannie N.
I've been coming here for the past ten years because the food is so great. It is family run so the staff is consistent and so is the bibimbap! The sushi is fantastic as well. Never had a bad experience in 10 years!
(5)Sourivone V.
We were visiting South Beach and were desperate to have Asian food. we were craving Korean barbecue and tofu soup. We drove half an hour from South Beach and made it to this restaurant. We thought it was in the middle of nowhere and really out of the area. My friends complained the whole entire way but finally when we got in, we ordered drinks and food. There were other Korean locals that were eating there so it felt good. Once we got Ban chan appetizers and the food was coming out it really looked good and taste good. We ordered sushi but that was what we dislike the most. Definitely a good place to try and eat some Korean food
(4)Hannah N.
OK. Soooooo I think this is by far my favorite KBBQ place. Their kimchi is amazing, and the marinade that they use is delicious. We ordered hot bibimbap, so you'll have to eat it super fast or else it'll over cook, my personal favorite Galbi, new york strip, and shrimp. They were all so delicious. I would give it five stars, but I'm only giving it four not cause of the taste of the food, but because when we were there, we ordered some bubble tea and they didn't have any left. If it's on the menu, I think they should at least know what thy have before letting us order and wait for it. overall, I would keep coming back again and again!
(4)Shawn Z.
This review is solely on the delivery/take out part. Delivery is very slow in general. About an hour. But they constantly mess up with the order. My peak period ordering from them is 3 times a week. And they forgot my order once, so I called them and finally had it delivered almost 3 hours after ordering. The items in the delivery are not consistent, sometimes they give you rice (they should give you rice if you ordered an entree) sometime they don't. Sometime they give you the sides (they should give you the sides cause if you dined in, you would have those for free), and other times they don't. Sometimes you order Thai ice tea, they give you black tea without any notification or any explanation or refund. But food is alright.
(2)Jose R.
The place is great i love the king James roll there are awesome but they have plenty choices with picture and the food is good i will recommend this place any time.
(5)Derrick L.
One of the worst Korean sushi hybrid place I've ever eaten. Check this out, I've eaten Korean food and sushi all my life and I've never got ripped off before like this. I can in and ordered there barbecue items and price was ok 25+ per plate must order two. So I was like ok sounds fair. Ordered there tapioca too and potstickers. Now when the food came long behold.... Ok I don't understand why this place has high reviews of 4 star but it seems like nobody around the area has tried really good authentic Korean sushi restaurant before. First of the tapioca tasted like water, wasn't even thick at all. The potstickers was obviously microwaved from a bag. And bbq meat was max 6 pieces each plate that was thin slicessssss. Come on and 70 bucks that's just a RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!
(1)Momo B.
NOT BAD Been here numerous times for essentially their Korean entrees. My favorite is their appetizer spicy tofu which I can't seem to get enough of. LoL Usually two entrees is more than enough food for a most fulfilling evening. Limited variety and quality of banchan servings is a reversible setback. Service is astute and prompt. It's my understanding that the Korean cuisine was the pre-existing business until it was sold to a family which added the sushi. As for authenticity, it's perhaps the best choice for Miami. One more thing, no Korean noodle on the menu.
(4)Joann C.
Been here several times already and I'm definitely a fan. I like the casual feel of the restaurant and the food is pretty good. I am not a fan of the price, but it seems to be the going amount for Korean food in Miami when there is not a lot of competition. If you look forward to the Ban - Chan you may be slightly disappointed. It is not too impressive and it seems quite basic. Jab Chae - one of my favorite go to dishes in any korean restuarant. A major plus is that they do not make it greasy which is common when it is normally served at other restaurants. Pa Jeon - my favorite place so far to have Pa Jeon. Normally, there is so much in the dish that it turns out quite soggy. There is a perfect crisp in this dish at Shilla's without feeling like it is lacking in any ingredients. Hyugaejang - very spicy and too many wood ears. Stick with the normal spicy tofu soup. Ddeokguk - yum! I could eat the entire bowl of this soup but I share every time! But it is large enough to share between 3 - 5 people! Bulgoki and Galbi are pretty standard here. If you want any other cut of meat I would recommend sticking with the standard cuts. I think because they do not normally sell these cuts, they are frozen for a long time and therefore do not taste very good at all. I have ordered some of the more premium cuts of meat and have been very disappointed.
(4)Tracey M.
Our 2nd time there was better! We had the Korean BBQ grill spear ribs and marinated beef was good. Kimchi was better but portion smaller then we r use to! I hope that they change up the variety of sides that come with the barbecue grill because the kimchi was the only thing I liked and ate. We ended up ordering the extra platter of grilled vegetables, that was a good portion, but $16 wow! As far as the service we had one waiter till about halfway through our meal then he disappeared. We started asking some of the other wait staff for help. I had to ask one of the servers theService situation there he said they all took share and work together.
(3)Mauricio V.
After a long time visiting for a lunch then a dinner soon to find myself going for any occasion. This is the best sushi and sashimi you can possibly get in Miami. Recommendations: Kamikase: a rice roll with tempura shrimp over and under tempura flakes with spicy mayo. For those who want some cooked fish. Edemame: steamed beans basically for appetizer Fried tofu: self explanatory with a tangy sauce. Each in a triangular shape. Sashimi roll: again self explanatory but it is a rice less roll. Idako: seasoned chewy red octopus babies. Cute looking with a good flavor and comforting as a appetizer for a little bit exotic taste in top of a bed of greens. Lobster roll deluxe: steep price but it can even be a plate for two. Comes with a whole roll of lobster filled goodness with a specialty sauce of lemon spicy mayo. And a decorative tail near a whole bowl of lobster nuggets. Drinks: Asahi and suporo: I am for sure not spelling them right but good beers with asahi being the lightest. Sake: recommend it warm but cold is ok as well just don't be surprised of how strong it is. Bubble tea: each one bring delight to ones meal. Ramune: for sure I spelt it right this time but it is a popular Japanese drink with a iconic marble. A candy soda for kids and adults alike. Deserts: Thai donuts: small dough balls around a cute smile drawn on condensed milk. Cheese cake tempura: fried cheesecake with a Mount Fuji of vanilla Icecream Everything with fun and beautiful presentation with servers that make you feel like your part of a family.
(5)Brian L.
We ordered the Pad Thai and the California rolls , it was well enjoyed. Thumbs up to the place. Great servers, great place.
(4)Lauren S.
I lived in Korea for a long time and moving to Miami I suffered knowing there was no Korean community or food. I found this small gem in the middle of Miami and my life was completed. Their food is authentic, favorably priced & you feel like you are eating at a little spot in Korea.
(5)Enrique C.
Sushi cafe serves authentic korean good for the foodie hunters. Yes, i would recommend this place over other korean restaurants in the area. The scarcity of authentic Korean restaurants in Miami dade area is no more. This restaurant is located in a rundown strip mall close by to tiger direct, and could easily be missed. Food quality compared to Atlanta or New York korean restaurants is a match - the kitchen food is great, the grill choices I would skip though. The appetizer dishes are always welcoming for all ethnicities alike. Took my parents to lunch at sushi cafe today, and the three of us shared a galbi tang (the beef portions were very reasonable), the sun-doobu tofu was great, both of these soups come with rice. We of course, asked for extra bowls to share. On top of these two soups, we also ordered a dolsot bibimbap. Great lunch at a decent price. Would definitely come back here.
(4)Ansen S.
I remember when this restaurant was completely Korean BBQ and boy has it changed. Pros: Korean food! This is not so easy to legitimately find in Miami... We live in a cultural hole down here after all. Cons: none are food related other than it costs more to use the BBQ feature than for the kitchen to cook it for you... Weird. The bathrooms REALLY need to be cleaner and updated. Prices are not cheap but everyone is friendly and they have a good variety of legit Korean food. They have sushi but I didn't try it. The Kimchi was also average but the rice was glutinous and delicious! Try the Galbi!! Overall it was an experience to be had, but I don't think I'll be coming back soon.
(3)Victoria G.
Went to this restaurant while on a layover and it was awful. Poor service, disgusting environment and mediocre food. I would not recommend this place at all.
(1)Nathalie P.
Small restaurant with 2 very extensive menus (Sushi/Japanese and Korean) and the place is essentially two restaurants in one. So far everything I have eaten here has been good. I have tried the sushi (several rolls and appetizers) and from the Korean menu, I've only had the spicy beef soup with clear noodles (the name escapes me now). I am obsessed with this soup and I crave it regularly... to the point that the last 5 times I've visited the restaurant, I have ordered it as my entree. I really want to have the Korean BBQ experience, but I've never really gotten around to it, I will update my review once I do. The restaurant itself is very laid back and not very expensive. I give it four starts because sometimes they can be slow and the service could be better. However, I think it mostly depends on the waiter/waitress you get. I consider myself a regular and would recommend it to anyone.
(5)HW Y.
Maybe it's because i'm from california that my standard for food is bit high, but this was just... bad. I dont know how else to put it. The place itself looked messy/old and something out of the 80s or 90s. steamed potstickers were definitely frozen ones they bought in packages and were just microwaved. Bubble tea my friend ordered was really watery and could only taste the syrup. The quality if the bbq meat was so low... Not fresh, low quality, super thin, dry, and small in portion... Wth... Gtfo here... Bill? $70... Got robbed. Buffet serves better quality. I dont get the other reviews.
(1)Nurys I.
A hidden gem! Loved this place from the minute we walked in. We ordered the seafood pancakes and the Korean BBQ short ribs and shredded beef and cooked them ourselves on the table cooktop. My boyfriend and his son loved cooking our food! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back!b
(5)Miah P.
Only reviewing the Korean food!! This place is in my top 10 favorite restaurants in Miami. The chef is from Korea. I had my dad order my meal over the phone since they both are from Seoul. The food was delicious and flavorful. The saeng galbi is served with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Pretty hard to mess that up. The ban chan and the lettuce/garlic cloves/bean curd/jalapeños were all very fresh. I also ordered yookgaejung, a beef and vegggie soup with noodles in a spicy beef broth. My dad ordered the chachung mein for my boyfriend, which is noodles in a black bean paste with pork and sautéed zucchini. Everything was really good, as close to Korea Town that I've seen thus far in Miami. I will definitely be back here. The chef asked how the food was, stopping by every table to make sure we all had what we needed. The waiter was really personable and attentive also. 5 stars all day.
(5)Salma F.
This BBQ was amazing. You have the choice of having it cooked for you or to cook it yourself. We went for cooking it ourselves and it was a very unique experience. The meat was deliciously seasoned and tender. Definitely worth your money :) and the plum wine goes perfect with Korean BBQ!
(4)Mayte J.
Avoid at all cost! Ordered a tom gha kai soup($5.50) for takeout, and they charged me $2 extra to add shrimp. Which was fine, $7.50 is reasonable for me to enjoy my favorite soup except the soup was horrible! It tasted straight out of a can, even the mushrooms! I make a better tom kha gai soup at home using fresh ingredients and I'm not even a good cook. And to my surprise there were only 2 pieces of small shrimp added to my soup. So I paid a dollar extra per shrimp. Ridiculous! I thought it couldn't get worse but then I tried the pad thai I had ordered. It tasted like reheated leftovers from the day before. Had to throw most of it way! If you want fresh and authentic sushi go to Suvi Thai in Miami Springs, Bonsai on 8st, or Akashi in South Miami.
(1)Francesca S.
Food was great! Definitely go for the bbq table if you can. The meat is perfectly seasoned and extremely fresh. The wait staff is also very helpful.
(5)Prem K.
Excellent table top bbq,great for kids who want to learn to cook,the staff are awesome...try the beef tongue and the short rib,great food and good fun everytime..will be. Back!
(4)Des M.
Been craving for a korean food so i yelped restaurants near us and this is most reviewed and it was rated high, we went there and ordered bulgogi, kalbi and bibimbap, i dont know what you call that set of dish that they serve you before the main course but it has kimchi and other stuff, it was okay, not amazing, I've been to a lot of good korean restaurants in diff states so my standards might be a little high, i was disappointed with bulgogi, i usually get them shredded? Or pulled? And its not tender at all, kalbi is sweet but not the meat itself, its more of the coating, it wasn't marinated right, bibimpap is okay too, not to many ingredients, the only saving grace is thai donuts and we got them free bec of promo for checking in.. Still looking for a good korean place here in miami.. If you are just craving, you can come here but do not expect too much..
(3)William L.
I had a uncooked fish and supposedly the manager was suppose to call me back but never did.
(1)Nikita L.
Meh~ not that good. The place was empty , and waiter was nowhere to be found. Food was mediocre. Not worth the price
(2)René A.
Ok not many places can you say hole in the wall but this place has got it all. Their volcano roll is baked then placed on top of the roll. Including to the great staff Otha's earned my repeat business. Great place!!!
(5)A Girl In Miami ..
LOVE their sushi! And staff is super kind and nice. However, I'm not giving them 5 stars because they messed up my order once when I got food delivered to my house and there were missing items. When I sent them an email to point it out (it's an honest mistake) I got no answer so I called and the manager who was very dismissive saying oh no I never check the email you have to call and he also implied I was lying. I said well I'm on the phone with you now duhhh and he said oh I'm busy call another time. So that left a sour taste in my mouth and we've never been back. We use to go all the time, now we go somewhere else.
(3)Ute L.
Seeing Shilla featured on the Weekly Yelp spiked my interest in this place, especially since Korean food is non existent in Miami (I don't consider Sakaya authentic, although tasty). Two separate menus, Japanese and Korean, with lots of options, but not vegetarian friendly like most Asian restaurants. More on that subject later. If you plan on ordering Korean BBQ, you must ask to sit at one of the grill tables, which requires a two order minimum. You can also ask for the kitchen to grill your meat for you. Prices for Korean entrees and even appetizers are higher than you'd expect at a place like this. Service was terrible, we were left unattended for extended periods of time and the food came out slowly and in random order. We were equally disappointed with the veggie options. Granted, I am not that familiar with Korean food, but I refuse to believe all they eat is beef, pork and kimchee. I'd researched the menu online before we came to make sure they had a grilled veg option. It turns out, the $15 vegetable platter gets you nothing but a few slices of onions, carrots and mushrooms. The photo looked downright pitiful. Where are the greens, as in broccoli or asparagus? Who wants to eat a pound of just meat and nothing else? The sides that accompany the BBQ platters can only be called condiments. Complete lack of greens on both menus unless you count lettuce. I ended up ordering a side of sautéed vegetables with brown rice. The veggies were good, including some broccoli, but came without the brown rice because (shocker!) they ran out. I decided to wait for a fresh batch but it never made it to our table. Our tuna sushi roll was quite good and we might have ordered more rolls, but our waiter basically never returned to check on us, hence we lost our appetite. I can't leave any Asian restaurant without tempura cheesecake, however. The dessert was good but completely overpriced at $8. If you want to go Bourdain style and eat piles of meat, maybe this is worth a drive but not for me.
(2)Pahola L.
There are very few places where I would have sushi from...just because I was by nature not a sushi lover and a little iffy to taste it....however I recently started enjoying the sushi flavors but only from one place and one place only...sushi cafe! I love their maduro sushi which is an awesome combo of California roll meets south Florida! It's just heavenly lol. Definitely a must try! Along with their Thai donuts as desert yum!
(5)Caterina P.
What can I say about this place. I'm a frequent customer and I couldn't sum up shortly how much I love them. They're like a family there and it shows. The owner let me and lots of friends do karaoke parties there on occasion. He has a big high-tech system with so many songs to choose from! The food is so light, delicious and never fails for me. I love this place hands down.
(5)Claudia J.
The location of this place it's a bit deceiving, just because there is a salsa place next door with loud blasting music. Once you enter Shilla, you will be transported to another place. They have BBQ grilling tables, meaning they have grills for you were you sit - and this is to enhance the experience of having a real Korean BBQ. Yes, the price is different between the normal table (with no grill - since they will bring it ready for you from the kitchen) and the BBQ table. A couple of tables when we got there. Being here for a first time Korean BBQ experience we had to get the BBQ table. I asked the waiter what would be the most traditional Korean BBQ choice, we were between the marinated ribs (less expensive) or the brisket meat (more expensive). Even though he suggested the more expensive choice, he came back and said, maybe because it is your first time you should try the marinated meat. And that's what we did. Waiters are not trying to sell you the most expensive stuff there is in the menu - so this gets a green check on my book! We got the Banchan, that was very yummi, of course you get the lettuce wraps and the meat. The grill was very powerful, I thought it was only going to "cook" the meat and not grill it! But let me tell you... this grill is super powerful, so good that the meat had some browning in it, probably because it was marinated with sugar and the grill was at high heat. The meat was full of flavor and it blended in perfectly with rice, or a lettuce wrap with a bit of Banchan and bean paste. Definitely will go back. Although I am a bit wary about korean and sushi restaurant together.... I will probably stick to the korean at this place. Two thumbs up!! Once you check in on Yelp, you get free thai donuts for dessert!! Can it get any better??
(4)Aimmee C.
I keep looking for a Korean BBQ place in the area and checked this place out because of the reviews. The tofu spicy soup and ramen were not very good--it tasted like they came from a packet you buy from an Asian market. The meat marinade is good in the spicy pork, Korean short rib, and angus beef, but it is way too pricey for what you get. One dish is what you would pay per person for an AYCE. Also our service was decent, but because it's two restaurants in one, the servers would randomly disappear and you'd have to wait for drink refills longer than you normally would.
(2)Heart- M.
Came here with SO for weekday lunch. We sat in the Japanese bar side. There was only one other table seated and another came in after we ordered. There's no lunch specials or lunch fitting combo portions here. Ordered spicy tofu and japchae appetizer. Main dish was 2 rolls, spicy tuna sandwich and Kani sunomono. Ban chan and water came out fast but waited :30 for any kind of real food. Surprised considering both the appetizers I ordered are usually premade? About the ban chan: Bean sprouts, radish kimchi, daikon kimchi, fish cake, pickled carrots and vinegar. The bean sprouts went bad, but I didn't say anything. The radish kimchi had the right acidity and was still crunchy. The daikon kimchi was above sauce for too long, it became pungent. The fish cake had no bounce, taste was meh. First dish that came was the Kani sunomono. Cucumber was very thick but the stuffing was generous. I don't think they poured the rice vinegar on top, instead the roll was placed on it instead. This lead to missing the rice vinegar taste unless I rolled it around the pool myself which would cause it to break etc. Second the spicy tofu. I'm surprise this dish came hot, it's normally served cold. They used soft tofu but not silken. Taste was spot on though. Third dish was the japchae. Again this dish was hot. This is the first time I ever had hot japchae. Actually I don't even know if I can call this japchae. It was more like a beef stir fry with glass vermicelli noodles. It was super wet, and offered little to no sesame oil taste. :45mins wait for my tuna sandwich. It was loaded with rice. The rice was heavily seasoned with so much rice vinegar that I couldn't even taste the spicy tuna. My overall meal was very disappointing. I don't hate the place, I just wouldn't come back.
(2)Jean S.
Yelp shows it as an all you can eat but it is not true. Contracted restaurant about and they said no, so that issue should be fixed....
(1)Bill H.
I am Half-Korean and this place is legit. Don't read into the negative reviews. The Galbi, bulgoki, Daiji Bulgoki are excellent cuts of meat. They are marinated the way my mother has done it for years, super tasty and you will love it. The Kimchee was excellent and I have not had better in living in Miami for over 10 years. The negatives are that the service is so-so because they are so busy at the BBQ Table sections, but worth it in my opinion. If you like NYC, ATL, or LA style authentic Korean BBQ come here! I drive here all the way from South Beach!
(4)Erik F.
Great rolls great prices. Don't let the strip mall location scare you. Awesome place.
(5)Veronica W.
Awesome food best sushi in town won't change this place for anything and service is the greatest!!!!
(5)Romi C.
Second time I've gone here and I'll just skip and wait to gather fellow takers on driving to Broward and enjoying Gabose. I personally didn't care for the quality of their meats and to me that's the absolute number one priority if and when we have Korean BBQ. None of the meat was fresh looking or tasting. The tongue was pretty chewy and the marbling didn't look beautiful like I'm accustomed to......If this is acceptable to you then I forgive you because you probably don't know any better. You probably think Puerto Sagua has great Cuban food and most likely love RA Sushi and order the kind of rolls that have mango or plantains.... Or cashews...probably wash it down with lychee martinis you weirdo. I think that'll be the last time I decide to go to the 9th circle of sweetwater "el mol de las Americas"/ Doral Continued to get unpleasant food and even more undesirable service. There was just one server handling all the left side of the restaurant and she didn't even have a sense of urgency to properly look after her tables... At first we felt bad it was just her but she just didn't care. Maybe because it was just the two of us or weren't Asian.. Whatever the reason, it was insulting. After asking became waving for plates, chop sticks and napkins countless times I decided to take matters into my own hands after receiving our food. I just got up, went to the hostess stand and grabbed what I needed- who's running this place? The third world service, mediocre food quality and crowd just left a bad taste all together. Usually these type of places have great food. Not the case here, even the seafood scallion pancake was overly greasy like it was made while the oil was still cold and sucked it all in...remember high school Pizza Hut which was pretty much a Brillo pad of grease with pepperoni? Same rancid oil smell- not enjoyable in any way. Ironically enough, the intense Venezuelan noise on the right side of the restaurant overpowered the side we were on- no offense to the Venezuelans but Jesus you guys can sure have some loud monologues about pointless crap and induce migraines. You're like the Cubans of South America. Imagining this crowd with Puerto Sagua chusmitas would create some kind of weapon to subdue enemies with an annoying frequency similar to the brown note.. Ugh.. Dine on that.
(1)Crystal L.
This is a hidden gem in Miami. It is the best sushi and super reasonably priced. Best of all they have Korean BBQ and other Japanese food items. Their Ramen is so good! I am so tired of Miami restaurants that charge for the atmosphere and give you crappy sushi. The variety here is great and service is always good.
(5)Mena G.
I used to live around the area, and this was my go to sushi place, most of the time I ordered delivery, but it also great to dine-in and chat with Mary (sushichef) while she creates her amazing rolls. Now I'm here in Miami for vacation with the hubby and we had to stop for a bite, we had the enamorado and volcano roll, our 2 favorites, and for dessert? Amazing Thai donuts! Fresh sushi, original recipes, friendly staff, what else can I say? It's a perfect combination! We will be back whenever we are in town!
(5)Michael W.
This place was disgustingly dirty and poorly managed. The wait staff was always missing and super slow. The tables were filthy and you can see the aged tables and chairs with cracks in them, gunk and dirt stuck to the cooking surface edges and don't even get me started on the rest room. Everything in this place was so dated, tacky, and farty. The music put you to sleep. It was like a slow creeping death. This is by far one of the grossest establishments I've actually sat through and eaten a meal at. I gave the 4 stars it had on yelp a chance but I am so kicking myself for not walking out immediately. I ordered Korean BBQ bugolgi and Sam gyop sal. With Korean dishes, you get cold side dishes and kim chi to start. When they brought out the sides I took one bite out of the tofu and detected an old leftover taste. I would not be surprised if that was over a week old. The kim chi had a garbage after taste. All the sides tasted like week old leftovers. It was pretty disgusting and I'm actually shocked I didn't get food poisoning afterwards. The grilled BBQ entrees themselves were greasy and nothing great. They were edible but definitely below average in taste. This place is downright terrible. Please save yourselves the agony and dine somewhere else.
(1)Alyssa R.
Finally a sushi place that offers great prices without sacrificing quality of food. In short, this is my home's new "go to" place for sushi. Keep it up, guys!
(5)Helen C.
The korean bbq use to be better back in the day. Now its just not the same.
(3)Diana A.
My bf and I had the short ribs (which we cooked on the grill). We ate all the small sides accompanied and we were very full. I thought we would still be hungry since its little meat and much bone and we only got one order. But it was surprisingly enough to fill us up, but we did eat every single side. It was good. A cool experience.
(4)Jeanny M.
Excellent food and home delivery service, but they never deliver soy sauce with your rolls..
(5)alex c.
Been there before but felt that this time, they were disorganized and there were not enough banchan plates. The place is starting to feel a little gritty too as they are not focusing on the cleanliness of the place. Its still a good deal but the prices have also increased a bit. The service took a while to get in motion also.
(3)E J.
The food here is excellent! Large portions too, however the service is not the best. I'm not too picky about that, considering the food makes up for the lacking service. Recommend the bulgogi!
(4)Lacey C.
Two words, followed by a third for ancient Eastern mystery: Hidden Gem. Bibimbap. Go go go go go. Faster. Run the red light. Beat the lunch rush. Escape after work. Their appetizer menu is more extensive and precious than a list of Pokemon, and the motto is the same: Gotta catch 'em all. Now I haven't been to Korea, but it all seems pretty legit to me. All the kim chee is house fresh and incredible, and I ate that bibimbap up so fast, everyone was like "Did your food come out?" Next time I will ask for double egg though. I've heard the BBQ tables are good--but I would feel like I was cheating on Doral's Yuki Hana (which has Groupons for that sort of thing). Haven't tried the sushi or the karaoke, but you can bet I will soon. My girlfriend Ariel is dying to go get drunk and belt some annoying music to the wall. Which is what I saw a Korean girl do in Korean, surrounded by Koreans here the last time I went. It's legit.
(4)Al M.
Just sat at the sushi bar to order food. Took them 30 min just for me to get a menu. After 45 min of just sitting there i got up and left. Staff dodnt seem to care at all that i was leaving.
(1)Ovidio G.
I love everything!! The sushi is delicious and the Korean BBQ is too, it's also fun to cook with friends.
(5)Tina V.
Ehh the food is really salty and not authentic. It caters to the Americanized taste. The sushi is not even fresh and full of rice ratio. All the good rating is probably because Miami does not have good Asian food. It is either too salty and Americanized. I rather go to Seoul garden a block away, they are a couple dollars more expensive depending on what you get but has killer lunch special. No sushi though but for some reason people think anything Asian restaurant must have fattening sushi rolls. I had one food poisoning here. The spicy beef soup sent me the restroom for hours... It was horrible and overly salty.
(1)Ben J.
Me and my wife was in the mood to have Korean bbq and we found this place on yelp! We decided to give it a try because it had good reviews. Want a disappointment! The food is good but the service SUCKED! We don't understand how a place like this manages to stay open! Stay away!!!!
(2)Reilly E.
I just recently came back from Korea and was so excited to find this place in Miami!!! Food is awesome, great prices, and definitely legit Korean BBQ. I brought the parentals who are always skeptical of new food and they loved it! Kimchi is great, they had some sides I have never seen before, but overall very good.
(4)Lina T.
Small hole In The wall restaurant. the service was pretty fast. It has a small parking lot, so there might be alittle wait. We got the galbi beef (something I've been craving since I went to Cali) and unfortunately it was mostly fat. Couldn't really enjoy it because of the amount of fat. Their spring roll was ok. It was nice and crispy on the outside but soggy in the middle. Doubt I'll come back to this place. I've heard the sushi was good but we didn't have any unfortunately so don't really know.
(3)Monica S.
As any Miamian knows, to find great Korean food, you've got to head north. Lauderhill and Ft. Lauderdale boasts most (all?) of South Florida's Seoulful food and any hankering requires a 30+ minute drive. But, determined to find a closer option, I scoured the internet and came across Shilla. At first, I was put off by the fact that it markets itself as a sushi joint -and- Korean spot, but without better options, my date and I made a break for it. Conveniently located near 836 and tucked away behind Mall of the Americas (in a strip mall), Shilla is indeed half Korean, half sushi (and there's even a wall that separates the cuisines). Inside, you'll find a diverse mix of diners. Young Asian groups, Cuban papis, instagramming tweens, and we even spotted a mixed race gay couple. The hodgepodge here is very un-Miami and the service pushes that point home. Our server was sweet and patient, albeit innocently awkward, but nevertheless attentive to our table. I went with the short ribs, and loved them. While not the most mind-blowing version I've had, they were good (for not having to drive so far). My date went with the Doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste and vegetable stew). Having lived in Seoul for 9 years, she's pretty well-versed in the stuff and Shilla's rendition fell somewhat short. Perhaps my favorite part of the meal was the banchan (and the refills of all the little dishes served). I would definitely come back here again. And what's up with the drums and other instruments on the small stage? Live band karaoke? Look alive, people, there may even be a song for you to belt out after dinner.
(4)Katerine C.
The prices have gone up from last time I was there. It still is a good place but sometimes the service can be lacking and there are inconsistencies. The menu says that the korean bbq comes with the lettuce leaves but then I have to ask the server for them and he said that it didn't come with them but he will bring them out anyways. The age tofu I ordered before there was also better tasting than this time around. I do not know if they have changed management or just cutting corners but it really was not the same. I believe the dipping sauce did not have the same ingredients. Despite all these flaws, the restaurant is usually full, good for them but I hope they focus on what got them to where there are today.
(3)Kasandra G.
I really want to share how delicious I Have been eating here ! Korean food is my favority they got nice soups ! The Korean BBQ Its so cool to enjoy it for a birthday or any other celebración with your friends with sake boombs, or wine but also eat there is so good and fresh salmon and tuna ! The SuShi is Amazing. I just when Sushi Cafe today and enjoyed lunch specials and appreciate the good service and friendly workers :)
(5)Ben D.
The food was awesome. I joined friends for Korean BBQ and had a great time. The service was good and we stayed for a few hours until we were fat and happy.
(5)Ray R.
Everything is delicious. Great variety of cuts of meat for the BBQ. The sushi was good quality. Be aware though, this place is not cheap. You are definitely paying for quality food.
(4)K B.
I been coming to this restaurant for years and i love the food and the great service, the korean food is amazing, the cheft is legit from korea and he got it down to the spot, i love the galbi and bibimbap lol I don't know if I'm writing this right. This is the only asian restsurant that i see the mayority of the customers are asian, that says it all we know our food very well, just like everyone else i would not know whats good in Spanish food lol so i stick to my food and this is the place to be. i saw the ceo of Hyundai with many of thier employees in this restaurant now that tells you a lot about this place sushi cafe shilla rocks tumbs up.. Im gonna keep on trying new items on the menu i always have a great experience here, i bring my friends here and they just dont stop coming haha.
(5)Denisse M.
Love this place!!!! Unique and delicious rolls, Sushi Cafe is my go to place for Sushi in Miami. Their Tuna Tartare appetizer is amazing too. Another thing I love bout this place is their catering services, I've ordered from them for a few of my parties and the food is always a hit with my guests as well as the boat preservation of the food. You can't never go wrong with this place, I highly recommend it!!!
(5)Cindy L.
For anyone wanting Korean in Miami this is the place to go. The service is awesome , the people there are always nice . To drink the cold green tea is amazing , highly recommended. We recently went and we ordered the Kimchi stew/soup and we were happy with the taste it went great with a bowl of rice :) and banchan(side dishes). We usually get Kalbi from the kitchen which has a nice flavor ( in order to use the grill you need two meat order) . Our favorite roll so far is the King James roll. We look forward to going back to shilla and trying other items on the Korean menu :) !
(5)Jessica L.
So, I've eaten here often!!!! They're very inconsistent (mostly in their delivered food) but today was the turning point. My husband finally gave the Korean side a chance, while I remained faithful to my Sushi. He ordered the Galbi (short rib, which is $20 on it's own) and I had a Kamikase roll (yes, they spell it that way). To start off my not-so-pleasant dinner, I see that my eel sauce and spicy mayo are MISSING! Completely heart-broken at this point. I wouldn't have eaten from pride if I wasn't starving!... The roll was okay, but the sauces would've made it. When I asked him how his food is, he says "I'm super disappointed. Was expecting a lot more"... We were eating to longer starve, cause we surely weren't enjoying much. To make the point clear, the highlight of our dinner were the spring rolls!!! I've had my ups, but wayyy too many downs when it comes to Sushi Cafe. Here goes your weekly customer -If you are looking for a great short rib, PF Chang's are very good!
(1)Fernando S.
Best Korean food food in miami , I love it 10000 stars to the owners and employees , me and my wife we love the sushi there , best worldwide
(5)Yuer N.
Love the food,fantastic service ,the stone pot rice was not too good,not worth for $13.but the other food was excellent .2people spent $62,a little expensive,but worth it.
(4)Arturo C.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Here is where I go everytime I want to have some Sushi, I really highly recommend the Monster Shrimp, OMG like the best sushi plate I have ever eaten in my life seriously. Their services rock as well. I will recommend and bring any of my friend who wants sushi to this place!!
(5)Lorena P.
Great food miso soup and everything else!
(5)Ana Cristina P.
How can you possibly make an informed decision on what rolls to get at this place?! I have never seen such an extensive sushi menu in my life. I have trouble with being decisive, so coming here and picking something to eat was very very difficult. When I finally made up my mind, though, I was happy. Two words: Maduro Roll. Fried plantains taste good on anything. ANYTHING, I promise. These people are geniuses for thinking creatively and adding one of my favorite hispanic foods to my all time favorite food of sushi. The other rolls I've tried here are also delicious, and their Korean BBQ is pretty legit. They also have karaoke... and if you know me, you'll know that this makes me the happiest girl in the world. Service was very slow, but all in all it's a great experience coming here. Order a large sake so you can sip while you wait for your stuff.
(4)Tania G.
Everyone enjoyed their meal. The guys especially enjoyed the korean bbq short ribs, us ladies enjoyed our rolls. The only thing I disliked was my soup - jampong Bab - it was bland in flavor but spicy, the seafood was not fresh. I would go back but definitely will be trying something else in the Korean menu or just sticking to my rolls.
(3)Adriana B.
I've been coming to this place since I was a kid.. I love this place. It's not fancy, it's simple and extremely delicious. I've always come solely for the sushi but I tried the Korean BBQ for the first time this past week. I went with a friend who has been in the States for 2 weeks and is from Korea. He loved the food just as much and stated that it even tasted better than some of the stuff back home. ALSO, he had been to a Korean restaurant in Midtown and hated it! The sushi menu is big and you have so many different options for rolls it's ridiculous. I've always considered this sushi to be better quality than most places here in Miami and the pricing is excellent. I understand the people who give it low stars because of the service and what not... but this isn't South Beach babes, in this part of the city we're like family and not to say being formal isn't necessary but it's a bit more informal. The staff is so kind and understanding. And whether they're at the table every five minutes or not, they're there to help you out. I love this place and will continue to be loyal to it.
(4)Gigi M.
Nice family restaurant with excellent Korean food and Japanese sushi. Prices are affordable. Try the Korean short ribs with Korean beer. Really tasty and a perfect combination.
(4)Luis C.
Friendly staff, great food with great pricing; over all a great and amazing experience. I live in Homestead and drive about an hour just to eat here. Highly recommeded to all sushi eaters. I love this place and will never stop going.
(5)David C.
I went to Shilla per recommendation from a friend whom "claimed" to be a Korea enthusiast. As a fellow foodie whom has experience working in a restaurant, and knows a thing or two about cooking- this restaurant is utter garbage. Never once have I cancelled an order and walked out with disappointment; Shilla popped that v-card. You may think I went on a busy afternoon; nope, I went at 1:00 PM on a Monday. There was about 4-5 parties sitting around. It took the staff a few minutes for them to greet us while I was awkwardly staring at the unbussed half eaten shrimp tempera and California rolls. We finally sit down in the BBQ area, once again waiting awkwardly for our server to come back. A few Michael Jackson songs in (about 15 minutes) and a girl walks up to us and ask for our drinks. Her demeanor was like an old lunch lady asking "What do you want?" A few more Michael Jackson songs in...(10 more minutes) our Sprites came. Followed by our side dishes...or lack of, 10 more minutes later, we were again disappointed. The side dishes came with Kimchi, 4 measly pieces of tofu, 4 cooked portobello mushrooms (WTH?) and another dish what looked like cottage cheese from a menstrual cycle. Typical good restaurants like Gabose in Sunrise and Sa Ri One in Tampa give you a plethora or side dishes consuming the table. The portions were tiny and if you wanted more it was an up charge (Who does that?). Upon notice, the entire restaurant was outsourced. The service sucked, the side dishes were disappointing my girlfriend and I had enough and decided to cancel out orders. They were lucky enough that we were courteous enough to even give notice of our departure AND we even paid for our soft drinks despite the terrible service we received. If I had the ability to, I would give this restaurant zero stars but unfortunately I have to at least supply it with one. Just take my advice and don't waste your time, and certainly don't waste your money. Not worth it.
(1)Val B.
Good food, underwhelming service. The Korean BBQ (short ribs and spicy crispy pork) was delicious. Use plenty of the kimchi it is great! We ordered the bibimbap, it wasn't bad but pretty bland. The iced green tea (although a strange shade of green) was tasty.
(3)Ed C.
Love it..a little inconsistent on the food... But overall really good. I come once a month to satify all my jap-korean food craving. In regards to tge staff.... They are not afraid to give feedback (not canned feedback either); fir me is another plus... Will keep you posted.
(4)Arturo B.
I visited this place last night with a friend. A chef recommended this place to him as 'legit' Korean BBQ in Miami so we embarked into an adventure. The restaurant is located in a strip-mall/shopping center with plenty of parking space available. I had never had Korean BBQ before so it was a great experience to cook yourself (reminding of another restaurant in the area with a similar concept... fondue). We opted for the BBQ Table option. To sit here, you have to order a minimum of 2 dishes. We chose the kimchi marinated (spicy) pork and the thinly sliced beef brisket. Both were fabulous. The brisket was very thin and had an incredible marble to it. When placed over the cooking grill, the fat would render out leaving the incredible beef. We were served a sauce made from sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy and a little salt to be used for dipping; amazing flavors that elevated the brisket flavor to new heights. The pork was also great. The meat was very tender and the tangy and spice from the kimchi marinade totally compliments the dish. I am willing to confess that I loved it more than the brisket. All items come with steamed rice, kimchi, picked beans, cabbage, jalapenos, green beans, and cucumber. The whole cooking experience was fun. The place was also packed with locals, which is always good sign, and will definitely return in the future.
(4)Kerri G.
This place is the bomb dot com. Wish the interior was a bit classier. Our waiters were very attentive. The variety of sushi and kbarb is uh-mazing. I will definetly be back.
(4)Jacob M.
Good -- no, great -- Korean BBQ in Miami! A seriously hidden gem, tucked away behind Mall of the Americas. I was initially hesitant since it is both sushi and Korean, but fear not. The two areas are actually separated from one another, and wanting Korean, we sat on that side (we did order a couple of sushi options, so you can order off both menus). We started the meal with a warm and filling kimchi jjigae and a bottle of makkoli and some orders of sushi. The service was great; not overbearing, but very attentive and accommodating. We wanted to order a FEAST and try everything (we were just two), and they were willing to do half-orders of pork belly and galbi. Both were super-flavorful and delicious. The bulgogi was equally good. So, basically, I can't wait to go back.
(4)Stacey S.
The food was just ok. The service was bad -- we had to wait at least 30 minutes to talk with a waiter -- way too slow.
(2)William H.
this place is great the quality and service of food and staff is excellent. side note; its funny how the person that rated this place a 2.5 a few days ago is sitting rite behind me having the meal of her life apparentlyand tryig to photo bomb us.
(5)Olivia G.
Really great place for Korean food and sushi! This is the only Korean BBQ place I like in Miami, and they have great bulgolgi and kalbi. If you have a small group, I would definitely recommend grilling the meat yourself. I always get the hot bibimbop, which is served in a stone pot and gives you the nice crunchy rice that is the best part. I also tried sushi for the first time there today and it was really impressive as well. I had the shrimp lover and fried bagel rolls. The service is always good. I have yet to have a bad experience here.
(5)Sara D.
Great sushi & karaoke place. We ordered a sample of appetizers- shrimp tempura, chicken terriyaki skewers, dumplings. Sushi boat w Samba, Bamba, King, Cat's Eye. Kirin beer & Jhinro Soju & Fried donuts x dessert. All delicious! Owner, service very fruendly. I highly recommend rhis place.
(4)Johnny M.
Me and my friends decided to try this place... poor service, no one cared about us. The highlight of our lunch was when I had hair in the meat.
(1)Marben F.
We ate here for my coworker's bday. The Korean food was so good. I love the Galbi and the Bulgoki. We cooked it on the table. 4 of us checked-in on yelp so they made the free Thai donuts shaped as a cake and sang her a happy bday song. She was so happy. The only star missing was for the wait time since it took 30 mins for them to prepare the BBQ entrees uncook. The waiter who 1st put us on our table forgot us I think, good thing Jessica and another server took our order. They were both so nice. I would recommend this restaurant again for good korean food. Thank you!!!
(4)Nancy A.
Pretty great lunch specials... I LEFT SOOOOOO FULL!!! the sushi was fresh and the service was nice the space seems small but its really two salons in and out in less than 30 min!
(4)Deanna C.
One of the best sushi places ever! Fresh sushi and great presentation! Not to mention the deserts are to die for, especially the cheesecake tempura ice cream and the donuts!
(4)Stefanie S.
I love the Seafood pancake and the Soon Doo Boo (seafood/soft tofu stew). My best friend loves the galbi tang (short rib soup) he says it tastes like liquid steak.
(4)Yang Z.
tofu stew here is finally kind of OK after my wife has tried so many thingsï¼2nd time to Miami and this Korean food is not really quite recommended. But everything is sort of salty. You can feel entries are foreignized if you've had Korean food before.
(1)Alberto I.
Best Sushi in Miami! try the Kamikaze Roll and the Mathew Roll. You won't regret it!
(5)don't a.
Great Korean BBQ hidden in miami. Love it, sometimes a bit short staffed, very friendly family owned.
(4)Jennifer H.
I created my first yelp account simply for this review. I am very well experienced in Korean food, with a Korean family and having lived in Korea for 6 months, I can say I know my Korean food quality. I came here hoping for a traditional Korean experience, as I usually experience in a Korean restaurant. It's not common to find Korean restaurants in FL with traditional BBQ tables that let you cook the meat yourself like they do in Korea, so i was a bit excited to see what they had to offer. If you know anything about Korean food, you may understand why my review is so low. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the lack of professionalism. Our server did NOT greet us, no "hello" "hi" or "how are you" and barely a smile. Throughout the entire meal, he looked very unhappy, and during a one hour period, he visited our table once and the restaurant wasn't even half full. To get our tab we had to get up to get his attention. I understand that being a waiter is a difficult and sometimes unrewarding job, but it is by no means a reason to be unprofessional. We always tip very nicely when the waiters go out of their way for us, but this time, not so much. As for the food, you're required to buy TWO meat plates to use the BBQ table, and with each plate of meat about $15-$27 that seemed a bit ridiculous (it actually costs more to cook it yourself than have the chef cook it). I decided to just bite the bullet and get a BBQ table and ordered Dak Gui and Galbi. The galbi tasted good, but the Dak Gui was terrible. It was SIMPLY raw chicken with no seasonings, flavor, sauces, nothing. Just raw chicken. On top of that, the BBQ grill turned off after about 5 minutes, leaving us unable to finish cooking the meat. We asked a server if she could turn it back on, and she did but she had to open the table from underneath to get it back started up which required me to get up and move away from the table. The second time it turned off we didn't even bother asking them to turn it back on because we were just done with the food, it was awful. The Banchan's (Korean Side dishes) were also a HUGE disappointment. Banchans are my favorite part of dining in Korean restaurants, but we only received FOUR and there was so little in each one. The kakdugi (kimchi radish) came with FOUR little cubes. Then there was some mushroom, tofu, and cucumber kimchi. And what was up with NO kimchi? :/ So sad. I truly wanted to give this place a higher review, after all, Korea is my culture and in my blood, but I cannot bring myself to do that. I wish I did pay attention to the lower star reviews on this page, because I did have similar experiences. I think the only person who would truly be wowed by this place is someone with very little experience in Korean food and Korean Restaurants. I noticed much of the clientele were the young rowdy crowd, so this is NOT the place to go to for a nice quiet meal for two. If anything, I felt like it was a ghetto Korean Restaurant ): I feel like this place has SO much potential, simply because of the concept of Korean BBQ is so much fun and enjoyable, and it's not very common here. I really hope they pay attention and make the necessary changes. Maybe they were having an off day, but it doesn't mean I am EVER going to give this place a second chance.
(1)Sandy S.
Eeeek! Stay away! Not worth the money and as I was pouring the soy sauce for my sushi a bug came out of it. They replaced the sushi but for all I know they probably just rewrapped the roll.
(1)Nicole D.
First let me say that I love Korean BBQ. Like, I really love it. I had heard rumors about a Korean BBQ place here in town but no one ever seemed to know the name and then today I somehow stumbled upon it. After that, there was no chance I was having anything else for dinner. It's in a little strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as other Yelpers have said don't let that fool you. We had wonderful service and the food was awesome. We ordered shrimp shumai for an app and then the spicy shredded pork, the brisket, and the chicken. We had the little sides (best tofu ever) and began cooking. After we filled up on meat and rice we ordered the tempura cheesecake which was noms. There were three of us and with all the food, a tea and a large beer the check came to $88. Considering how hard it is to find good Korean BBQ down here and the fact that we had leftovers, I thought the price was awesome. Ill def be going again, and I suggest you go too!
(5)J S.
Nice please. I can highly recommend the chicken pad Thai. Kid friendly and great dessert.
(5)Morella M.
It was so awesome to find a place in the Miami- Dade area that does Korean BBQ. This place will have you leaving with such a content stomach that you might be confused and think you ended up in Seoul.
(4)Heidi P.
Best Denjang Gike ever! It really looks and tastes like my mom made with home made soy paste.. amazing...
(5)Debbie C.
Being someone who ate Korean food on the West Coast...this place gets a BIG APPROVAL from me! I brought my family there as a mother's day treat for the two special ladies in my life. Service was excellent. They were very attentive and were very accommodating. The place is also very clean and larger than what the pictures showed. Also the lady manager was very warm and welcoming! We ordered the prepared BBQ since it was our first time here. We started with Jap Chae and the Gooljun--very yummy! The family was a big fan of the Jap Chae. For our entree...we split it with several dishes: -Haemool Soon Tofu Ghige (wish it was spicier with less tofu, but flavorful) -Hyugaejang (lived up to its spiciness--loved it) -Bolgoki Deop Bab (generous portion and yummy) -Bolgoki (a little tough, but loved the flavor) -Daijin Bolgoki (perfectly cooked and very delicious) -2 person seafood stew (forgot the name...but it came out on a burner; spicy and full of goodies) Their lemonade is homemade--not too sweet and just enough lemon taste. Compared to more "legit" Korean food in California, this place is pretty good! Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ in town!! I am looking forward to dining here again real soon!!!
(4)Alice H.
The food was bad and the flavor was terrible. I ordered a tofu soup/hotpot and it tasted too spicy and too bland. The rice was clumped together in a paste and I had a hard time pulling it apart with my spoon to dip it into the soup. The sushi rolls were just "okay." And the atmosphere of the place wasn't too impressive either. There were flies in the restaurant and I had to wave my hand to shoo it away several times while I was eating my food. The waitress was a young Asian girl who messed up our orders. When we told her she gave us the wrong soup she apologized and begged us not to tell the manager but did nothing to change the orders. She said that mistakes do happen. We were angry and in shock but we let it go because we had a limited time to eat and we had to leave soon. The waitress also took a long time to refill our drinks. Also when I received my credit card statement, I found out that a higher tip was charged to my bank account than the tip I'd given. I don't think they're allowed to do that but I'll just let it go and remind myself to never visit this place again. I suggest you save your money and go to another place if you want better food and service.
(1)Heydy S.
Ive only had the sushi and the rolls have been sooo goood! They have such a wide variety and the service is great. The atmosphere is a little odd yet peaceful never too packed
(4)Melissa P.
I come to this restaurant every week and have never been disappointed. The sashimi is amazing. Best sushi in town and great service every time.
(5)Haydee L.
Normally I would agree that this is a good Sushi place, however, I was a regular customer until 1 time I ordered the Kanisu. The crab was south and when I complained to the manager, not that I wanted it taken off my bill but rather to make them aware so as not change the crab, the owner came to my table and yelled at me stating that it was my taste buds in my tongue that was sour, not his crab and not order this dish again. Needless to say, my tastebuds on my tongue have not returned to that restaurant.
(1)Bum P.
Authentic Korean cooking, Shilla sushi cafe is the real deal when you are looking to satisfy craving for Korean food. I'm originally from Korean so I know my stuff. Great food, great service and the chef is Korean so what else do you need ?
(4)Tim B.
Good solid Korean food. Crab ragoons were great. The age dashi tofu was lacking ginger and bonito flakes. The beef bimbap was excellent and I would go back. Staff was very friendly.
(4)Benjamin M.
Crap Rangoon! Hour and a half wait for delivery. The sushi was terrible. The crab Rangoon was the stalest, dryest, most terrible thing I've ever eaten. Our normal Japanese delivery was closed so we decided to try this place based on the great reviews. Huge mistake. What place is everyone going to? I must have ordered from their evil twin.
(1)Alejandro R.
I don't usually write reviews but it deserves a good review. I normally would not have walked in because it's across the street from a mall I don't usually go to. Regardless, the variety od sushi rolls was great and the taste was great to. Thumbs up.
(4)Diana D.
Stopped in for a "quick" to-go order on the way to meet friends at county fair. They really need to prepare to-go orders before pick-up orders as I sat and waited for sushi (uncooked food) for 20 minutes while pick-up orders were put next to me and sat for a while, waiting to be picked up. Korean BBQ looked interesting, if down by airport again, may dine in and see if service better.
(3)Vincent F.
I am fairly new to Korean BBQ. I've only been to one other Korean restaurant in Broward so I am pretty unbiased in my opinion of what the food should be. Well I have to say the food is good. I am again of the bugogi beef BBQ and the king James roll. I also like that they offer Japanese food as well. Unfortunately, the service is pretty bad. The waiters barely come to the table, which can be frustrating at times. If the service was better, I would have given more stars.
(3)Shuliu T.
really nice placeï¼ï¼The Korea foods are really native and not very expensive, I will come here very often!
(5)Ev R.
Great customer service. The food was fast and tasty. The price isn't bad either. Aged tofu was my favorite.
(5)Vince G.
Hard to find Korean food that can rival my mother in law's kitchen savviness and in that regard this place doesn't come close. However, it is still delicious and since my Kim-Chi momma is all the way in Seattle I will continue to settle. I normally get the daeji bulgogi (spicy pork) and I haven't been disappointed. It is a bit pricey, but I am ok with that considering there is no where else for me to eat delicious Korean in the 305. They serve sushi too, but so do hundreds of other places in Miami. Try something new.
(4)Zhi K.
Fun Fun Fun! The owners are extremely friendly and always greet my friends and I. The food is decent, and the prices are decent. Definitely try grilling it yourself if you have a large party! The bulgogi is delicious, and my personal favorite is the Jambong! Service is extremely quick, and the place is comfortable and is great for large parties!
(4)Michelle L.
Sushi Cafe: Quickly becoming one of my favorite spots. The place where everyone knows my name, lol. Went in yesterday for lunch to curb my sushi craving. Sat at the bar and spoke with all of the waiters and sushi chefs. Great ambiance and everyone is so friendly. 1980's music videos were playing on the TV screens, very cool! Ordered the coconut milk soup and Miami Caliente roll. Excellent if you like fried snapper. Great place if you're looking for a quick and hassle-free sushi experience.
(5)Rony M.
Most diners of Sushi Café/Shilla BBQ have probably never been to the gogi gui (grilled meat) side of the restaurant and why should they? Unless you've traveled to Miami's "scenic" Garment District or "partied" at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and SR-7 you've probably never even seen a living, breathing Korean. It's probably easier to catch a glimpse of a Unicorn. Who cares about horned horses without hands or the ability to through a decent cook-out I'd prefer to see a Korean aka the Texans of Asia any day. No they don't spit dip into empty pop bottles or call stem-cell researchers "baby-killers" but they do get drunk, and will use any excuse to grill something. If you've only been to the Sushi side, shame on you. I bet you could name at least 10 sushi/Thai slashies before stalling for time. How about Korean places? Maybe 1, probably 0? "Shirra" is much better, mostly because you get to grill meat a la Melting Pot. If you want to be half of a successful grilling duo like, Grilli Vanilli, you need to know what to order or you'll be making some expensive mistakes; Bulgogi - thin slices of marinated sirloin Galbi - marinated short ribs you cut with a pair of art class scissors. Samgyeopsal - thick-cut unsalted bacon. Great when you're in big groups, but can be overwhelming when 2 diners are rationed 8 pieces of bacon each. Cook this first, as it's deliciously evil to cook everything in bacon fat afterward. Don't be shy if the only thing you know how to do with chopsticks is stab, spoons are customary. You cook everything with fresh garlic, sliced jalapeno, and raw onions. Then slap it on a piece of lettuce with your desired amount of miso and/or chili paste and rip into it. + you get unlimited steamed rice and Banchan. The small veggie side dishes only come three ways; pickled, fermented or drowning in hot sauce. If you aren't getting drunk while BBQing, then it's not a BBQ. Try the Korean version of flavored sake, Baekseju or So-Ju, rice-vodka. I'd say try the K-beers too, but the management rarely stocks up on Cass, OB, or Hite. If you're not into do-it-yourself cooking try this; Danjang Gike - some swear by this mix of vegetables and soft tofu enhanced by spicy broth and ganjang (I know what you're thinking...it's a false cognate for soy sauce). Dolsot Bibimbap - fiery version of special fried rice served in a stone pot. Mandu - aka gyoza aka jiaozi aka potstickers served with chili-garlic dipping sauce. Ojingo Bokum - A hot (sensing a pattern yet) mixture of sautéed veggies and squid. I have to deduct a star because it looks like someone with a vision impairment tried to shoot targets off their tables with a flame thrower, they are all badly burned. They lose another one for making it a 2 order minimum to grill, each one is about $20. Definitely the best Korean restaurant in Dade-County...since Myung-Ga closed. It's a whole 'nother story when compared to the ones in Broward though.
(3)Katy D.
There was one review that scared me a little, was a bit skeptical about this place but ended up going inside since I was around the area. COULD NOT HAVE MADE A BETTER DECISION. To begin with, the servers were very friendly. A blonde girl helped me, excellent service. I decided to get the Mary roll and the enamorado roll. They tasted fresh and heavenly. Checked in, got free Thai donuts: delicious. A+ for this place. Will definitely come back, and will go out of my way to eat here.
(5)Felix J.
This place is great. Friendly, fresh, and unsuspecting based on the location. If you're close, you've lucked out! The fact they deliver makes it that much better for me. Although I've never tried their Korean menu, I can say that if it's as good as their sushi, then it must be fantastic!!! Friendly sushi chef once gave my daughter a nice slice of sashimi right off the salmon he was prepping. Made for a memorable experience.
(5)Sakura K.
Korean BBQ, the marinated bulgogi beef was tasty and thin. Loved the tofu side dish. The free Thai donuts were great, crispy outside and soft inside. The waiters were kind of slow, had to asked three times for a cup of ice.
(4)Antonio M.
So we're back in westchester about to jump on the highway and Barbie says " make a u turn, I want me some of that yummy sushi" . We used to come here back in the day...it's only gotten better. We had a Maduro Roll, a spicy crunchy, and a Matthew. Despite a packed house, the service was quick and friendly. Oh! And FREE Thai donuts just for checking in!
(5)Christopher K.
Absolutely worst Korean food I've ever had. Sushi and rolls suck too. Rice was mushy, ingredients not fresh.
(1)Amy L.
Don't EVER come here!!!!!! I've been waiting the food almost for an HOUR!!!!! The food finally came out, and I tasted it then it was the WORST food that I ever had!!!!!! I think the cook does NOT even know how to cook. Please, I am begging you people!!! Don't go to this restaurant!!!!!!!!!! Sucks!!!!!!!!!
(1)Raquel F.
Let me just say that I'm a huge fan of Sushi Cafe. This place has tons of sushi to choose from. Their menu shows all the pictures, which is definitely a plus in my book, and everything is always fresh. Love that they have takeout so you can order and pick up. Great prices too!!
(5)Tania G.
sushi cafe is a-ok... we tried the bagel roll and the maduro roll. both were very fresh. the crab rangoons were just right. i do wish that their eel sauce was a tad bit sweeter. solid spot to get some sushi.
(3)Cristy M.
I was introduced t Sushi Cafe before I had ever tasted sushi. My best friend who loved Sushi was at my house and looked up a Sushi place nearby and this place showed up. I began with trying little pieces here and there and I am now a Sushi lover. Sushi Cafe is in a somewhat "run down" strip mall right next to Mall of the Americas. You might say, do I really want to eat fish from this place? Well the answer is YES!!! The sushi here is super fresh!! The pricing is excellent, the quality superb, and the service outstanding. I have tried many sushi restaurants and always end up saying the Sushi Cafe is better. If you are in the area or in the mood for sushi come here! Also, they've started a Korean menu which Ive heard is really good too. Munji and the owner know be my name and they are super nice people. =)
(5)Sayuri H.
We always enjoy the dishes Korean chef cooks. He comes out from kitchen to greet us and ask how the food is from time to time. I love spicy seafood noodle soup, cold noodle, and Korean pancakes.
(4)Claudia S.
This is my absolute favorite sushi place in Miami. Fresh sushi, good prices, good service. The lunch menu is great! Haven't tried the Korean menu, but it seems to be good and authentic because I've been there many times and have seen large groups of Asians (I'm assuming Koreans) going into the Korean side of the restaurant. Highly recommend this place!
(5)ZS G.
I love this place for a last minute Korean food craving. Their selection for Korean bbq is good; price is decent. The food is not the best but it's not horrible. I love the tofu soup, the bulgogi rice dish and love the cold noodle appetizer. Their sushi menu is HUGE, I normally order the tuna sandwich which is good. The staff is a little slow but that's probably because they only have one server most of the time.
(5)art f.
Was definitely satisfied- food was great and service was good. Will be back. So glad to have finally found good Korean food in Miami!
(4)Sabrina L.
This place just keeps getting better! . I went back with my bff and the staff is so attentive!. and even though the menu hasn't changed much, I think they have a new chef and she is making some new rolls that are not on the menu! so if you are feeling a bit adventurous I would recommend you give it try! We went the safe route and tried our favorites which are the Steamed Shrimp Shumai, The Birthday Rolls and Spicy Tuna Roll. Everything was delicious, the rolls are a very good size. Always a pleasure visiting this establishment.
(5)Kris B.
Good food. The sushi was excellent and it was our first time eating Korean BBQ...It was very good, we went with kids so had the kitchen cook but next time we cook at the table
(4)Flora F.
I usually go there every month or so, and it has been great up till now. I ordered a soup to go and it was the worst meal ever. The soup was over salted, the rice cakes were missing, the meat was in huge chunks and not sliced as always. My favorite meal just got ruined and I am for sure not ordering it again! How sad
(1)Vicky L.
I went on 06.14.13, arriving an hour before closing. I had dinner at the barbecue table and was amazed. The food was great and the server was efficient and friendly. He even offered a cheaper item on the menu because it was the most traditional. The meat was good and had very tasty seasoning. It was also a plentiful portion so it could be shared by two people.
(5)Edward M.
Just moved to the area from California, with the heavy Latin population i felt Korean food would be far from obtainable here like Los Angeles. This place gave me a shining star of back home. Food was good and allowed me to just have a good time. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is because for some odd reason their were guitars and a drum set on a stage. A very odd place to have a band play. Karaoke would be much more fitting.
(4)Orlando R.
delicious food, presented well.
(5)Nicol S.
This place is fantastic. The sushi is really good, not great, but really good. The Korean food is delicious and authentic. I have really enjoyed going with a small group and doing the Korean barbecue, but I typically stop in for lunch and get a bibimbop that fills me up for the whole day and comes with heavenly sides of kimchi and pickles.
(4)Natalie Yaonan S.
I used to love this place, would go through traffic just to get a bowl of seafood tofu soup. And the previous owner was a really nice man, both of his sons worked there, and the service was excellent. Lately, I've been there a couple of times and I was so disappointed that I will never go back again. I went with me boyfriend about two weeks ago on a Monday during lunch and ordered 3 dishes, we waited for 40 minutes and no food was served, not even the appetizer dishes. And during the wait, no one came to check on us or offer us drinks. Finally our food arrived and we said we would take them to go and it took another 20 minutes. Weekday lunches are supposed to be short and sweet, and ours were dragged out for an hour and a half and we didn't event eat!!! Yesterday, I wanted to give it another try, so I went with my friends. When our food came, we didn't even have plates and chopsticks. The waitress literally put down our food and left. During our meal, we didn't see our waitress around, so everytime we need something, I need to get up and walk to the other side of the restaurant to get her. The food is still ok but I won't go again for the bad service.
(1)Jianan S.
This is a nice restaurant. The food is Okay. Not suprisingly good. But the manager is really really nice. We celebrated our friend's birthday here and he played a song using his electronical piano for my friend!!!
(3)Eddie S.
Fresh sushi and affordable prices. Love this little gem that typically doesn't get too full.
(4)Carmen D.
I don't know where to start. The food is authentic however prices are really high and I wasn't sure what I was paying extra for. You can save yourself some money and try the sushi cafe and korean restaurant across the street from mall of americas by flagler st. A disappointment to my pocket book indeed.
(3)Suyin D.
DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THESE RUDE PEOPLE! Today I ordered lunch at 1:21 pm and I ordered the following: * Rocky Roll * 2 orders of Edamame * Lunch special # 3 with White Rice * Age tofu Not only did my lunch take 1 hour and 40 mins to arrive, when I finally did get it the order was all wrong. What they sent was: * Miami Heat Roll * 2 orders of Edamame * Lunch special # 3 with CALIFORNIA ROLL * Age tofu, which was an ice brick by the time I got it. So I call and asked to speak to the manager, I was told that there were no managers available and then was put on the phone with the person that took my order. He told me that I was the one that screwed up my order and they he sent what I had asked for. Not only was he rude and completely unprofessional he never even apologized for the mistake. I use to order food from here almost everyday and then I moved away... However my office is now located within their delivery area and I was so happy to order from them again! What a disappointment this was! I hope that the owners read this post and realize that they just lost my business and the business of everyone in my office. Customer service is the key to a successful business! These peoples customer service skills are Non existent!!!!!!!!
(1)Anthony D.
What a pleasant surprise!!! Being in an area already saturated with Vaca Frita, Palomillas, Croquetas and Buchitos, I thought it was going to be a challenge to get our sushi on. Undaunted, I pulled out my trusty (most of the time) phone and clicked on YELP to help us do a search. Lo and behold, this little place popped up and the adventure was on. At first glance, you'd think, oh no, not again. No way is this little hole in a side strip mall in an adjacent parking lot to another bigger mall gonna have decent sushi but then, I was reminded of Hy Vong, the teeny tiny little hole in the hole of a wall on Calle 8 and I thought, f-ck it, let's go in and check it out. Good and Friendly Service: check. Cool Ambiance (Korean Idol Pop Star Search on the tv): check. Great sushi: triple check. Awesome little place that I will certainly return to during my next visit to MIA.
(5)Armando O.
Food was excellent! Every time I come here and try different rolls they are awesome. And for dessert, try the Thai Donuts!
(5)Richie A.
Many a sushi collection of tastes and favors - had to try 4 - dragon, king james, tekka and crazy crab . . . Also ordered the crab Rangoon Very good - would be back ( weekly ) if I lived nearby . . . very good - would love to had tried the menu over time.
(4)Carol A.
Great Korean food- Even my daughter who lived in Korea liked it. We loved the bulgogi and the side dishes, everything was made correctly. I tried a fish dish- which was also good, OH- And the jap chae (I probably spelled that wrong) was really good. best of all, the servings were large enough, unusual for US Korean food. The sushi looked good too.
(5)Emme R.
Still remains my favorite place. I just had the best crab ragoons (sp?) ever. They were deep fried and dripping grease just the way I like it. Oh, and it came with a side of finger licking good sweet and spicy sauce to dip it in. MmMmMm! My sushi didn't let me down either, a giant spicy tuna hand roll that filled me up half way down. I almost couldn't finish it. Note, I said ALMOST. My check came with a meager handful of candies. I walked away a little let down about that, and then I tried them. They were yummy guava candies. I can't even tell you what they were called because the name on it was in Japanese...or Korean, hell I don't even know, but was good!
(5)Danny N.
My old school sushi joint! Ume please!!
(4)R E.
Service was slow and prices high. Food was just okay
(2)Catherine C.
Their Korean food is good. The owners are very nice and friendly!
(4)Adam K.
Excellent food and service! I love coming here! The Korean bbq is great for big groups. They also have a projector to watch the games on. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Anne S.
A little too much rice on my rolls. (-) Chicken skewers were a little dry. (+) Sushi appetizer was goood! The white tuna looked...infected? or not fresh? But the salmon was really good. (-) King James roll very difficult to eat in one bite...too much rice and fake crab meat. (+) Tuna Tartar roll (I might've gotten the name of this wrong) was good.
(2)Alex M.
Best korean food in miami! I should know in was in Korea for 5 years!
(5)Tele D.
This place is truly a gem, excellent service, great food and fair prices. My wife and I enjoy very much both Japanese and Korean food. I'll definitely recommend it.
(5)Mike W.
Was disappointed on most recent visit. Went there because their Korean food has been so good in the past. The sushi has never been on par with some of the amazing sushi bars in Doral. But this time the meat quality didn't seem as good as in the past. And our tofu appetizer had a sauce that tasted more Chinese than Korean. Menu prices for both entrees (bulgogi, galbi) did not match the price on menu. We asked why, and were told the new owner changed prices in the computer but not yet on menus. I'm not optimistic about the new management of this place.
(2)Sydney M.
Awesome service and an overall great experience. Their menu is full of awesome sushi, and every time I go I order something new. The pricing is good, too! Not to mention karaoke on the weekends :) A must-go for sushi lovers
(5)Daniel L.
Short and sweet. This place has the best korean food i've had in miami. The sushi is nothing to write home about. Its expensive, but korean food always is. The kbbq and the dolsot bibimbap are legit. I was also impressed by the selection of panchan they had. For korean food, this place can't be beat.
(4)Krystyn P.
Let's make something clear. I was born in Seoul. I grew up with Korean food. The prospect of finding Korean food in Miami was very exciting. This was not Korean food. Okay, so it was called Bulgogi... but probably the driest, flavorless Bulgogi ever. Also, some of the dishes were flat out spelled wrong. Here's the deal - if you're not Korean - please don't attempt to make Korean food. It's just a simple fact that I've come across... and please don't get me started that Pei Wei is trying to make a Korean menu (what the hell is a Korean pepper?). Sushi is decent though - they probably should stick to just making that.
(2)Shibei R.
I always go to Sushi Cafe for Korean BBQ. It is a great place for family gathering or to entertain friends. The food is really fresh and the owners are super friendly. The only reason why I did not give it a 4 stars is because the service were not very good the past two times I went.
(3)Ibelise M.
Made a reservation, and actually got a little scared, the place was so empty at 5:30 we believed we had accidentally booked the entire restaurant. Turns out we were just early as hell. Quick great service, sweetest waiters/waitresses, sang happy birthday to the birthday girl without us even telling them(they must've overheard us talking) and the food was delicious. My first time but definitely not my last. We were there for about 4 hours(a big group of young kids just talking and enjoying the atmosphere) As we were concluding to go to round two of the night 9-10ish people started flowing in, A LOT. Nontheless, had a great night, finally got my hands on some green bottled soju, and feasted on some spidy dukbokki! See you next time~~
(5)Liza R.
Half Korean bbq/half sushi bar. You cant go wrong. Try the bbq with your choice of meat seared on electric griddles. The spicy pork is supremely spicy but all flavor. All bbq entrees come with equally palatable sides, my favorite Kim Chee. In my opinion 1 entree will fill up 2 people but you need to order 2 entrees to grill unless you have the kitchen prepare it for you. I recommend this restaurant for first timers since there are visual descriptions for each item.
(4)Stephanie G.
I love Sushi Cafe!! Besides the fact that it's near my home it's cheap!! The sushi is delicious and the staff is very friendly. The location of this place kind of makes you want to turn away, but once you're inside it's a completely different atmosphere. I've tried a lot of rolls and sushi here and I can tell you they are all great! I have never tried the Korean food so I can't vouch for that. But if you are looking for cheap, delicious sushi then come here!!
(4)Diandra H.
I love Korean food. I love Korean food so much, i take it very seriously. I crave it more than I crave air. I LOVE KOREAN FOOD. And having lived in Los Angeles, I KNOW what real korean food is. So, I know when i'm being played. I have been looking for Korean food FOREVER since I moved to Miami and was told that such a thing doesn't exist. But I came across Shilla while driving to go see a movie at the Mall next door. I freaked at the word "Korean". Literally almost caused an accident. So I made it my mission to eat there. I finally was able to come the day my friends and I finished our Japanese 2 class. I was skipping my behind to the nearest table and knew exactly what I wanted...Bulgogi. That sweet marinated beef was calling my name. And when it appeared in front of me, I almost cried tears of joy. This is where things went wrong. It was tough. It was so tough, I actually spit it into a napkin. It was bland, had no sweetness to it. It tasted like shredded meat that was thrown around in a pan then put on my plate. This bulgogi was nothing like the local Ajumma's in K-town. What a waste of money... The only reason why I even gave this place 2 stars is because I did like their Banana Tempura and the fact that you can grill Kalbi yourself in the other room...but that's it. Haven't went back since. If you want tasty Korean food...I would suggest Yuki Hana on NW 87th Ave. NOW THAT is some good Korean food. Very delicious, and brought back memories of my time living in Los Angeles.
(2)Donald M.
Place has some good Korean food. Had the ghalbi. Good. Good Korean food... soups... side dishes... etc Has karaoke on one side. With real instruments. Bring your "A" game. will def come back again
(4)Marc R.
First off, I have two words to describe this place, "hands on". More about that in a second. Been here twice. First time went for the sushi and it was good but nothing to write home about. Second try, went for the BBQ. This is what I'm reviewing. I've never had Korean so it was all new to me and I don't know if this is typical but having a grill at your table and being able to do it yourself is genius. The interactive aspect is reason enough to come to this joint. I was part of a group of six so we all picked different meats to pass around and try. Short ribs were the best, spicy shredded pork yummy, pork belly was interesting to say the least, and chicken was ok. These meats come with a marinade sauce but I would recommend asking for some salt and pepper as the sauce they give you seems under seasoned. They also provide white rice and small side dishes like kimchee, tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber and onions, a couple others i don't recall right now and lettuce for wrapping. Our server was on top of things and extremely helpful with the menu and recommendations. This place also had one other thing going I thought was very cool. It sports a stage for live music but that's not the kicker. They let you use anything you want on stage as long as you ask. We had a couple musicians in our group and started jamming after dinner. That right there is totally awesome in my book. Talk about a hands on experience when it comes to dinner and music.
(4)Mike S.
I remember first comming here in 2008. We looked at the menu and there saw Vietnamese, Korean and Sushi? Was this place taken over by a Vietnamese person who kept the Korean menu items? Would it be properly prepared? Would it be safe eating the sushi here? In the end we decided to go to the Cuban restaurant next door. 3 years later, I visited the Home Depot nearby and saw Shilla pop up on the GPS. Since being deprived of real Korean food for so long and having sampled some strange interpretations of Korean food in Florida, Shilla was not bad. The banchan were scant, not fresh (discolored and wilted veggies, Kimchi had black spots) and tasted off. The soondubu tasted okay (better than Gabose) but the seafood could be better quality. It was also overpriced at $11. I think would return if in the area.
(3)Richard K.
This is a good restaurant. I do not understand why it is always empty. Maybe, it is not an optimal location. I am digressing. The restaurant is split into a side with a more Japanese theme and the other side with a setup for bigger groups and karaoke. The ambiance is very mellow making it a nice place to hold a conversation with friends. The service is nothing spectacular, but it is good enough not to go off on a rant. One thing cool about this place is the owner. He is very friendly and always encourages us to karaoke. Well one time, we obliged to his request. This place is unique because they have instruments along with the karaoke. My cousin played the bongo, another cousin on the keyboard, and the owner played the bass guitar. They were really good for jamming together for the first time. The owner plays a mean bass guitar. Every time I go here with friends, we always walk away happy with our food. We each have our signature Korean or Japanese dishes we each go for and each dish always hits the spot. My dish of choice is Duk Mandu Gook. It has dumplings, rice cakes, vegetables, and it comes in a really fresh light broth. I highly recommend this dish. This place rocks for karaoke and good Korean food.
(4)Betsy D.
Sushi was alright.
(2)Eileen A.
This review is for the Korean BBQ only. We decided to take a stroll to Shilla for dinner this week. The service was a bit awkward and unprofessional, but I wasn't expecting much after my first look at Shilla's facade. We had the short ribs and the shredded beef. The experience is fun because you get to cook everything yourself. I didn't care much for the seasoning on the meats (quite bland if you ask me). I would come back on a Karaoke night to give it another shot and experience what seems like would be a fun Karaoke night@
(3)Renzo D.
Amazing service with with even more amazing people and delicious food. You must go for karaoke and live music nights were the owners and staff jam with the clientele. One truly feels at home here, that is if home includes an awesome sushi and Korean hibachi menu!
(5)Monica B.
Tasteful sushi! CHECK-IN on Yelp and get Free Thai Doughnuts. This place is a hole in the wall, but I've been coming here since 2001. This last visit we had the Miami Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, and topped off with Banana Tempura Dessert. Everything was as good as always however, the waitress had a little trouble bringing back things when we requested them ie. napkins, soda refill and extra sauce. My husband ordered Teriyaki Chicken but he likes extra sauce to moisten the rice, but they took 20 minutes to bring it back to the table. According to the waitress, they ran out and the chef was making more. How can you possibly run out of Teriyaki sauce at an Asian restaurant?? Oh well, once it got there the taste was so good it made up for my husbands aggravation. Prices are between $7-$13 per roll. The place is a bit run down however cleanliness is evident when you walk back to the bathrooms. They also have Korean Bar B Q, but we've never tried anything on that menu. I must say I love both of their menus the Korean and the Sushi (Japanese) because each dish has it's own picture, this is always helpful. I would recommend this place for taste!
(4)Mi G.
First impression for a Friday night: Uhh, this resto is rather empty! Hmmm, maybe it's the rain, I deduced. Based on all the good reviews this restaurant received, I was hoping it'd be somewhat of a standout in this particular Miami area. I know the area, and it's somewhat dilapidated, so to hear so many good things about it propelled me to want to try it out even more. To my dismay, it didn't live up to my expectation--then again, I have pretty high expectations when it comes to korean bbq & sushi. What can I say, I've been spoiled by living in ATL! :P First off, we tried the Chef's assorted 15 piece sushi. I can't remember everything it had--definitely it wasn't the best, but props to them for trying and keeping it fresh. Steer clear from the tuna and replace it with something else! It was VERY chewy! We also wanted to try out the DIY BBQ as well but were told that we'd have to have two orders, WTH? I can't believe they were turning down money! We opted for the kitchen-made bulgogi instead. One bite, and I made my BF eat the rest. Under no circumstance or recipe should the bulgogi be this powdery! We finished off with Salmon salad and soy dressing (NOT on the menu). It normally comes with tuna, but salmon replacement is highly recommended! Overall, I highly doubt the owners were Koreans. Some real Koreans need to come to this joint and show Miami what Korean BBQ is all about! Sushi is okay, but not terrible. Service was good, if only the food came out fast enough. Better luck next time, guys! Miamians, come to Atlanta so we can show you all what BBQ is all about!
(3)Jason L.
So far the best tasting Korean food in southeast Florida. Not that I'm saying it tastes great but better than everything else. Honestly if this place was in Los Angeles they would get 2 star but in southeast Florida its golden!
(4)Adam C.
Ok, this is the only authentic Korean bbq in the Miami area, as far as I'm concerned. Having gone to school in an area of L.A. called Koreatown, and befriending many many Korean classmates, I'm somewhat of a Korean bbq snob/expert. Last Sunday, a friend and I decided to go for lunch. The banchan (korean small appetizers) was pretty good; kimchi, radish, pickles, fish cake, and this rice gelatin stuff with soy sauce on it. We decided to grill at the table, and got the kalbi (bone in-beef rib, marinated in sweet sauce) and spicy pork. Two giant plates of meat came out, with romaine lettuce leaves (to wrap the meat in), soybean paste, jalapenos, and garlic. I was pleasantly surprised. It made me miss Los Angeles. Both meats were marinated to perfection. The Korean waitress helped us round-eye with the grilling, making sure to flip the meat before it turned into charcoal. At first, I thought it was a little expensive. Each plate of meat was about $17.00. In Los Angeles, they offer multiple cuts of meat, all you can eat, for $15. The amount of food at Shilla matched the amount I'd eat at an AYCE joint, for the same price, but it didn't offer the chance to sample several types of meat. I'm definitely going back. Next time I have to sample the bibimbap and soon tofu. By the way, the food was very fresh, and of high quality. It was sad that we were the only people on the Korean side. There were a few on the sushi side. Expand your horizons Miami! Go try Korean BBQ!
(5)Carlos A.
I took my wife here for her birthday. We both had a great time. The staff was friendly. The menu had pictures which made ordering so easy. The place had bright colors, and an asian feel. Really liked it would go back. The food was excellent. aguiarlawoffice.com
(5)Gus M.
This place is pretty darn good for being in the heart of the area across the slum known as Mall of the Americas. I had 30 minutes for lunch, and I went inside asking the sushi chef how long it would take. She told me less than 10 minutes. I skimmed through the menu and ordered the Doral (salmon, crab, lettuce, cucumber, scallions, cream cheese, mayo and masago) and Miami Heat (crab tempura, cucumber, scallions and spicy mayo) rolls. They were immediately prepared, and I was charged in the meantime by the extremely friendly staff. I rushed back to work and opened up the box-o-sushi. Everything looked extremely fresh and well prepared. Out of the two, the Doral roll was very, very fresh and full of flavor. Unfortunately, I do feel like the cream cheese is too much in this roll, and next time I'd ask for it without cream cheese. The Miami Heat roll was the simpler of the two, but it was packing flavor. The crab tempura was excellent, and stood out in the roll extremely well. Anytime I have a lengthy lunch break at work, I will most definitely be hitting up this spot. The only downside is that it was a little expensive, but they do offer some sweet deals for lunch (11AM-3PM). I also noticed some odd sushi creations, like the "Maduro" (crab, cream cheese, avocado and topped with sweet plantain), which I would never go near, and an egg omelet roll. Yeah. Odd.
(4)Jordan N.
Can anyone explain this to me? This restaurant is not listed in the Miami New Times. It's not even listed in the Miami Herald! The fact that it's a Korean restaurant in a Latin Miami is enough of a reason for it to be listed! And on top of that, the food is GOOD! The Miami Herald gave Myung Ga Tofu & BBQ Restaurant of Weston a great ranking of 3 1/2 stars out of 4, but I've been there. And I went here. And I can tell you that this one would have gotten a 4 by comparison. One thing that baffles me is that virtually nobody in the press knows about this restaurant and it has been in business for 18 years?!?! How is this possible? Anyways, there was a Korean movie playing and there's no romantic music backdrop. That's true. But this is an authentic Korean experience! I had the heimul jungol (boiled mix sea food casserole that has fish, shrimp, crab, mixed vegetables, tofu, squid) and it was good! Yes, maybe they should have used the jumbo shrimp and not the classic tiny shrimp many people find in the fried rice at chinese restaurants. But despite that, I cannot lie and say it was bad. It was good. And it was priced at $30 which is reasonable considering it's a HUGE bowl of this spicy seafood stew big enough for 2 people. (word of caution: do not get this dish if you plan to go out with a date unless if your date would not mind you pigging out with your hands - the crabs had to be opened by hand or teeth and this is easy to do since the crab has a soft shell due to the fact that it had been cooked thoroughly in the stew - but this is very messy) But my personal opinion tells me that the bulgoki here would have been even better as the table behind me had it and there was something about the smell of the bulgoki that made this extremely full guy salivate! This Korean restaurant is recommended. But keep the mind that Korean restaurants are generally expensive, and that Myung Ga in Weston is no exception. Another thing to note here is that this family restaurant charges a 15 percent tip with the bill, which is fine with me since the service was good. If you want the bang for your buck, come during lunch as they have lunch specials for $6.75.
(3)Jackie B.
The best sushi. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner. Have tried other sushi bars all over Florida and none compare to this one.
(5)Tom N.
Coming from California on business trip and browsing on yelp for good Korean restaurant, It's hard to believe how this place received such a high rating. It seemed like no one around when I walked in and all the staffs gathered around like nothing to do. I ordered the pancake with oyester, taste not fresh, then I ordered seafood tofu soup, I guess in their menu seafood means frozen shrimps only. So boring place and food, no 2nd chance for sushi, so no commment on sushi.
(2)Alejandra M.
Very nice Sushi place in Miami. This place is not the place to go on a first date or anything close to a special date. The restaurant needs some cosmetic work. It's very plane! However, the food is great. The rools are AWESOME. Great size and FRESH! The service is good. I have tried lunch and dinner and service is good. Try the Birthday Roll, is my favorite!!!
(5)Luis M.
They still got it, food is fire
(4)Cindy Y.
Craving Korean food, I went there today with my brother and sister for lunch. I got myself a dolsot bibimbap, my sister got a kimchi chigae and my brother got an order of bulgogi. (JSYK, it costs a few dollars extra to cook the bulgogi/galbi/samgyeopsal yourself; you'll be taken to the other side of the restaurant, which is remotely bigger.) We started out with a spring roll appetizer ($4.5). It came with three rolls, and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. It was okay... It was filled with veggies and kinda mushy on the inside though. I probably should've ordered dessert instead, since I wanted some, but opted not to. My bibimbap ($11) was really good.... the crunchy rice on the bottom, the nice toppings-- it was all really filling. I really enjoyed it. My sister's chigae (...$13? Forgot.) was also really good too. It's not really spicy (although kimchi isn't that spicy to begin with), but it's still lots of flavor. There's pork pieces, tofu, onions, kimchi (duh) and rice cakes in it. It's a pretty big pot; enough to share between two or three people as a side soup or something if you wanted to instead of ordering it for yourself. My brother's bulgogi ($13?) was also surprisingly good too. The meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. Each order comes with a side of rice (not with my bibimbap in this case) and banchan-- kimchi, bean sprouts, lightly marinated cucumber, acorn jelly and so on. No refills though; at least I don't think so. You can try asking, but I didn't. The staff that work there are really nice. The place is pretty small on the right half of the restaurant. There's probably like 10 small tables if I recall correctly. But there's lots of entertainment (tv screens) and a really nice ambiance too. They also serve Thai and Japanese food too if you're not interested in the Korean. The prices aren't bad. The Korean stuff are a few dollars cheaper than Gabose in Lauderhill, and in my case, a lot closer within my vicinity too (although I still had to drive a few good miles). But the Korean menu isn't as extensive as Gabose's. I'd definitely come back again, trying other stuff out.
(4)Phillip S.
I've only been to this place one time and I absolutely cannot wait to go back again! Probably one of the best Sushi places in all of Miami! Very generous staff and great tasting Sushi. Best part....I live right around the corner lol. Highly recommended!
(5)Janelle B.
Aaaaaahhhhh Sushi Cafe never fails!!! It's fresh, inexpensive and the service is great! Check in and get a free order of Thai donuts!
(5)Cathleen P.
Don't let its location in a nondescript strip mall deter you, this place is fantastic! It is my go-to place for sushi and Korean food. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. If you go, make sure you ask your server for both menus. They have separate menus for sushi items and Korean items, which means plenty of options for everyone. They also have a great selection of beer and sake. Give Shilla a try, and I promise you'll be back for more!
(5)Esther K.
Amazing Kalbi. So happy to have found this place in Miami... I think it's the only Korean restaurant!!!! I've eaten at Korean restaurants in New York and LA and it is a relief that this place exists!!!!!! YUMMMYYYYYYYYYYYY
(5)James E.
So, we were at Tiger Direct and hungry. Fired up the ol' Yelp app and looked around the area. This place sounded interesting and ha d some good reviews. It is just a little suburban style strp-center place, but nicely appointed inside. The food is very good and flavorful. We tried mainly Korean fare, along with a kimchee roll. The edemame was a little light on flavor. The seafood pancake is awesome. The beef is very good, as well, with a bit of an interesting sweet flavor. Service is nice, as it is in most Asian restaurants. Definitely want to go back.
(4)Lauren B.
The Galbi was great. Reasonably priced Hite's and the Korean pancake was excellent. We will be back.
(4)dan a.
i like this place a lot. despite the name "sushi cafe", my buddy and i came here for korean food. i had the bulgogi and he had the spicy pork. both weren't anything amazing, but definitely good (tasting and sized) dishes for lunch. i'm from out of town, and work where there aren't too many good korean places to eat for lunch. so i definitely appreciate and will be back next visit.
(4)Caitlin M.
Great place, great food, it's kind of pricey but that's from a college student's point of view, besides quality definitely makes up for it. My only complaint (which isn't really a complaint) is every time I go, the waiter is attractive and that makes me really nervous when ordering LOL.
(5)Dawen H.
Haven't been there since 2006 and it looks like the owner has changed. However, the Korean food was still great! Didn't order Japanese food, so can't judge.
(4)Andrew K.
Great sushi and really great service! We had a slightly longer wait than usual the last time I went (not a big deal at all) and the owners gave us a free dessert to compensate! Such a nice touch, and really really delicious rolls!
(5)Jose C.
Ever since we came back from Seoul last year we had been searching for a good, simple and famlly oriented Korean Restaurant, we found it in Sushi Cafe, do not let the name mislead you they have authentic Korean food that is simply wonderful. They also have the traditional in table barbeque that we want to try next time around. Service is superb, you feel like part of the family when going there. Highly recommended for quality, service and great prices
(5)Vanessa A.
The shopping center looks pretty bad, and the decor is normal, not my favorite, but the food is excellent. The wait time is 5-15 minutes, we ordered the mexican, birthday and chef special sushi rolls, three of them were excellent and full of flavor. I saw that they offer deliver, which is a great plus is you live in the area, great to find a good sushi place in the area, without having to go to South Beach
(4)Ryneek U.
We had a nice waitress but the food isn't all that great. It doesn't taste really authentic at all.
(3)Sajuliet G.
Just had delivery sushi from here! i never thought it would be soooo good! it was amazing! my friend that had never had sushi loved it which say a lot!. will definitely be ordering from here again!
(5)Esther S.
Came back on Saturday for brunch had a good lunch and the service again was great. We got a boat loaded of yummy sushi. We ordered the Birthday, JB Tempura, Mexican, Miami Heat and another one cant remember it right now. I was watching while they were making it the whole time. This time we got free watermelon at the end.
(5)Janelle F.
Sushi Cafe has become my new go-to sushi delivery place. If you live in the Westchester area, they deliver to you, so hop on my bandwagon! I have tried several of their rolls and they have been amazing. My favorite, the Macarena, which is a tempura roll, always gets to my doorstep piping hot which is a BIG BIG plus. Last night, I had friends over who ordered the Ume platter which was a huge portion for a low price. They said the raw stuff which I don't normally go for was also very fresh and tasty. If you're weary of ordering from a sushi place you've never been to, have no fear. I went here once with my mom and the place was really clean, and the service was good... So you can definitely go eat at the restaurant as well. Sushi Cafe- I'm a huge fan. I'm sure you will be getting my sushi order at least once a week for a very long time!
(5)Angel D.
LOVE coming here for Korean food! Omg, they have the best BBQ short ribs! Love the bibimbab, delicious spicy soups & great little side dishes! Kimchee is great! This is definitely a great hidden gem!
(5)Daniel Z.
Great sushi at an excellent price. I typically dont frequent any other sushi place other than Sushi Cafe. I suggest trying pretty much anything from the bar and I've heard the Korean cuisine is pretty good as well.
(4)Vanessa J.
This is our sushi place to go to we have been too alot of sushi places and nothin compares to this the amount of sushi they give and the price is amazing. We had the bbq eel the king james amazing and the client is awesome. this is our sushi joint
(5)Yaxel C.
Just finished eating here and as my fellow yelpers said, this place is great. Friendly staff and really good sushi, cheap prices, 3 rolls and a miso soup and it came out to $30 bucks.
(5)J C.
Don't be fooled by the name of restaurant although they serve some Korean foods. But, I was very disappointed in the quality of food I had. Also, it was very noisy that you can't even carry a casual conversation. So, stay away from it. Trust me...
(1)Rob C.
A few years ago, this restaurant might have been better. Now, it's really called Sushi Cafe (you won't find a Shilla sign), and retains just a few vestiges of the past. Half of the items on the Korean menu are crossed out. The prices are more reasonable, however, and so I had the soondubu and bulgogi. (~$10+$15 for dinner) Soondubu, watery, spicy, bulgogi a little too sweet for my liking. Banchan only 4 and very simple, beginner-ish. They could get better hot tea as well. I think it's hard for Miami to support a Korean restaurant; thus, the venture into sushi (more profitable).
(3)Elynn G.
I was introduced to this itty bitty jewel in the land of Westchester by my lovely friend Michelle. I was quite pleased to say the least. This non-conventional Korean/Thai/Japanese fushion place has a kitschy flair. Their Tom Kha soup is comparable to the one served at Bankcock Bancock and I venture to say..even better! The sashimi melts in your mouth like butter. The food is reasonably priced and the menu is kapow huge...maybe even overwhelming. Little place + big menu=pricless. Service staff was very sweet and the owner is very hands on in front of the house. They also have karaoke. I plan on venturing back on their next karaoke night. You can't beat Asian food and Karaoke!
(5)Gigi R.
I love going to this place with my husband to eat California Rolls and to have a special salad that they always make for me which is made with crab meat. The place is run by a warm and friendly family. The father is always cooking and his sons are waiting on tables. The place is very friendly and casual, and if you love kareoke, this is a good place to go to. The Korean food is quite delicious as well, especially the grilled korean short-ribs which are always cooked to perfection and are quite delicious.
(5)Devona W.
Found the place on yelp and the food is Delish! Price is good compared to other Korean restaurants.
(5)Jen F.
I have Sushi Cafe delivery at least once a week at the office. The delivery person is always very friendly, the food comes in a reasonable amount of time. The sushi is always delicious and fresh. If you fax in your order, you get 10% off. The presentation of the sushi even for take out is wonderful - like art! They always make sure you have enough soy, spicy mayo and eel sauce. I'm so happy we discovered they deliver to our office.
(4)Chris J.
Well.... .Not a great place for real Korean or Japanese Food.... but if you are in a strange city and want something quick... I guess not bad. Food: It was not what I would go back to an crave for. Service: Good Atmosphere : Average. Price: Average to high compare to food quality. I had their Spicy Korean dish with Miso Soup. It was not bad, but it sure was not what you would call a real Korean food. The place was clean, but not anything to get excited about. I ended up with $30 bill for myself, but nothing really to remember by. Nothing to really say bad about. If you have no other options available, this would not be a bad choice
(3)Jennifer S.
So happy to have found real Korean BBQ in Miami. Food was great as was service. Will definitely return to try the sushi.
(4)Andrea W.
I eat here atleast twice a month. The tuna is always fresh. Their Friday roll is my favorite. Special friend rice is definitely special! The red or green curry is always delicious. And they have a great Korean menu. Bibimba is a sizzling delight. They also make the best kimchi sauce. Everyone that works there are super nice and always treat me well.
(4)Jason K.
Went with my gf, We got a chicken appetizer which wasnt the best. it would have gotten 4 stars if they didnt mess up the app. Our sushi dishes were fresh and tasty. Her Korean boss told us to eat the korean dishes but we werent too crazy about how they looked so we went with sushi. For the area i would recommend it
(3)Tom H.
The sushi here was very fresh and great. You would not expect it by looking at the location. Prices are awesome for the quality you get here
(5)Tony H.
Will placate a Korean food craving in Miami! I had a craving for Korean food which is kind of hard to satisfy around here. So I gave shilla a visit after a couple years of not comming. Basicaly I was craving banchan with dolsot bimbimbap..a typical korean standard rice dish cooked in a very hot stone pot which leaves a crispy brown edge on the bottom of the rice. Shillas banchan was limited ( only 4 types plus kimchi) but the white bean sprouts and the fried tofu banchan were very good. Spicy vegetables and zucchini banchan were also good. The dolsot Bap was solid and basic but could of used more egg, vegetables were scant but it did have the standard crispy seaweed and lots of bean sprouts. The dolsot bap came with ground meat as well.. The typical korean spicy sauce was served and it was spicy enough. The dolsot bap without additional spice was ok but a tad bland but very solid as a choice to fix a korean craving. Overall I was satisfied. They also have a variety of other korean soups and dishes. A solid choice for a Korean food fix.
(4)Neal H.
STOP Right here This is the place for sushi. They also have a Korean and a Thai menu which I think is amazing. The staff is really friendly and always greet you with a smile. I've had to wait a while for my food a few times but They receive a lot of orders for take out and delivery but it's all worth the wait I'm sure you will not be disappointed. I would give this place more stars if I could.
(5)Glenlivet L.
We have been going to Sushi Cafe for YEARS and they never disappoint. Sushi is fresh and staff is very friendly...
(5)Zurita W.
buenisimo... our favorites are mexican, Las Vegas and maduro, very creative...
(4)Ana L.
so i hadn't been to this place in years! the sushi is very good...the service on the other hand is not very good
(4)Kate B.
I use to go to Shilla's all the time back to 2003-2004. The owner was a very pleasant lady. She seemed to be the only staff in the restaurant (I'm sure there was one person in the back) but the restaurant was always busy. We went there so much we filled our Korean cravings enough for a good year. Upon returning we found the restaurant had been sold. Needless to say I was very disappointed. This restaurant was truly unique and its sad to say they sold out. Now a mainly sushi restaurant the new management has kept the Korean menu but deconstructed it totally. My first visit back in the day was an experience. I had a sampler that was comprised of the most delicious sakes I'd ever tasted. We ordered the bulgoki which was the best I've ever had. It came with a bunch of sides like fermented fish and tofu cakes, pickled daikon and cucumbers and of course kimchee. The old menu used to have stir-fried oysters in eggs and sting-ray (but I think she gave me bony cuttle-fish) it was all really good. The new owners have made a very poor attempt at maintaining the aspects of Shilla. I believe they are going to convert it only to sushi, which isn't even good.You cant even sit on the side where Shillas once was, unless you order a minimum to cook on the tables. The bulgoki sucked and I think the feeble attempt of the side dishes they gave me were spoiled. The rice was plain rice unlike the sweet savory rice that was once served at Shillas. I was very disappointed to see this restaurant go. I would not recommend this place for sushi or korean.
(3)jenie s.
I love, love, love Korean food. Checked this place out in search of it because of the great reviews. Worst Korean food I've ever had. Ever. The daeji bulgogi was like paste on rubber, and the dolsot bibimbap was almost flavorless. The beef in the bibimbap wasn't marinated at all. Would have given this place 1 star except for the fact that we only tried 2 dishes. But after ruining 2 of my favorite dishes, I'd rather drive the extra hour to the tried and true Gabose in Fort Lauderdale.
(2)Adam O.
If you don't care about my personal story skip to the ****** Okay, I have to admit I feel like a real idiot on this one, but as a new Miami resident I don't really have the whole Courts and Terraces thing sorted out. Someone recommended to me some korean place they went to once...they thought it was near tropical park... or something, maybe it was called shilla. Anyway, that was enough for me. I look here and indeed, it is listed out there and I grab my wife and friend and they don't know the best way--street or freeway--to get there. Unfortunately this is where somehow I remember looking at google to find the answer and memorizing the supposed address:7917 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, FL 33150--but since I am such a miami noob I assume that means it will be right near tropical park (which I happen to know is about 7900 SW) or more accurately Mall of the Americas. So we drive through maddening traffic jams and pay tolls to get out there. But as I'm driving out there I notice that there is no 2nd Terrace, and maybe I had made a terrible mistake and the address keeps flashing in my mind's eye: 2nd Ct., 2nd Ct. at which point (we aren't even there yet, really, but looping around the mall of the Americas ). I realize that I will never find it because it isn't anywhere near where we are. I told my passengers the dilemma and the (smartly) suggested calling, but I am so impatient I said, NO I KNOW WHAT TO DO! And I drove back to the 836 glancing at a sign for Sushi Cafe in the strip mall as I drove by... back to I-95 up to 79th street, and I'm picking up steam and getting stoked. and then it hit me: I have been here before. I have driven this burned out stretch of ghetto residential with a boarded up laundromat and sketchy alley that is: 7917 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, FL 33150 before, looking for this recommended korean restaurant, never to find it. IT'S THE WRONG ADDRESS!!! Man, I felt pretty dumb. we called them at this point an confirmed that the adress was 7917 NW 2nd Street, right across from the mall of America hidden, somehow, inside a restaurant called Sushi Cafe. ***** Anyway, that being said, the daeji (spicy pork) bulgogi was better than the beef, although not amazing. This does not seem to be a BBQ specialized place, as most of the food coming out was, well, sushi, but of exceptional note is the delicious duk mandoo kuk (beef dumpling soup), which was very well made and big enough to have leftovers.
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